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News from Deakin University

  • New PPE/Communication Double Degree

With the first intake commencing Trimester 2 2025, Deakin University will be offering the all-new Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Bachelor of Communication degree at both the Burwood and Waurn Ponds Campuses.

 

Taught by world-class academics and researchers from four disciplines this course teaches students how to be:       • ethical leaders       • skilled communicators       • opinion shapers. Students will learn the nature of public decision-making and the skills to analyse business problems in-line with social justice.  They will develop specialist communication skills with the choice to major in:      • advertising      • digital and social media      • journalism      • public relations. Graduates will be ready for roles in consulting, government policy, journalism, public relations, politics, strategy, and more.

  • New Master of Speech Pathology from 2025

Partner with people with communication or swallowing difficulties and support them to achieve their goals.  Work in disability, education, health or community settings to promote people's participation and quality of life.  

Commencing in Trimester 2 2025, the Master of Speech Pathology  will be offered at the Geelong Waterfront Campus to domestic students.  To be considered for admission to this degree students will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline*
  • An undergraduate level (AQF level 7) unit in human anatomy and physiology

*Relevant disciplines for speech pathology include but are not limited to: linguistics, biomedicine, health sciences, nursing, midwifery, neuroscience, public health, psychology, education, allied health, arts with relevant specialisations (e.g., social sciences, psychology, social inclusion and equity, human pathology, communications, journalism, linguistics, brain and behaviour).

 

Snapshot of Deakin University in 2025

  • Deakin University is one of the largest universities in Australia, with over 66 000 students across its four campuses across Melbourne,  Geelong, and Warrnambool, and one being its Cloud Campus - Deakin Locations.

     

  • Ranked highly for world-class facilities, research, and teaching, as well as employability, innovation, and inclusiveness – browse About Deakin and Why Deakin. 

     

  • Deakin has maintained the highest level of overall student satisfaction among Victorian universities for more than twelve years running.

     

  • In the recently published Australian Financial Review Best Universities Rankings, Deakin is listed #11 in Australia, and #3 in Victoria.  However, Deakin is listed #1 in Victoria for teaching.

     

  • Deakin's School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is a world-leading sports science school, ranked #1 in the Shanghai Ranking 2024 for Sport Science Schools and Departments in the world.

     

  • Deakin has four faculties and several schools within each faculty - Faculties and Schools
  • Deakin is one of only 3 Victorian universities offering graduate medicine.
  • Deakin offers trimesters and offers a significant number of its courses online - Study online.
  • Deakin encourages its students to participate in study abroad and exchange programs as part of their course - Study Abroad and Exchange.
  • Another excellent resource for Deakin students is this. This resource is packed with inspiration for life, learning and career.  Deakin believes the journey is as important as the destination, and whether students are curious about technology, innovation, culture, or personal development, this. is the perfect place to ignite imagination and fuel ambition - this Deakin.
  • Deakin has an excellent reputation for producing highly skilled work-ready, and resilient graduates from a diverse range of backgrounds.  The award-winning DeakinTALENT Careers and Employment Service helps employers to connect with Deakin students across a range of areas. 

  Snapshot of Deakin – Waurn Ponds Campus in 2025

  • Deakin has a long history of working with local and international industry and community partnerships to collaborate in solving real-world problems and provide current and future employees with the skills they need for 21st century careers.

     

  • The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is home to the recently completed Geelong Future Economy Precinct - the epicentre of world-leading research and innovation, and developed to attract and host global leaders working in the areas of advanced manufacturing, materials, energy, sustainability, technology, health, and high-value agricultural initiatives with strong research links.

     

  • The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is also home to a $55 million state-of-the-art facility housing some of the most advanced and future-focused simulation and visualisation systems, purpose-built interactive laboratories and learning environments in the country. 

     

  • A 4-year Medical Imaging course offered by Deakin is taught at the Waurn Ponds Campus - Medical Imaging. The department is a fully equipped x-ray department, and students have access to adult-sized human models designed to be x-rayed and reflect human-like responses to x-rays. This course provides knowledge in medical radiation science, and trains students in techniques like general radiography, computed tomography (CT), digital vascular imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

     

  • Deakin University's Faculty of Health offers the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry.  Students have access to a dedicated simulated optometry store for simulated exercises. Clinical placement rotations take p lace in both metropolitan and regional or rural settings, where students consolidate their knowledge and skills under the supervision of qualified optometrists. 

     

  • Deakin’s School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences - Exercise & Sport Science is delivered by the leading School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences in the world. Students have access to state-of-the-art equipment.  Students also have access to Deakin’s Elite Regional Sports Precinct while completing their course.   

     

  • The School of Medicine - School of Medicine – is another state-of-the-art facility at the Deakin Waurn Ponds Campus – and offers a 4-year graduate medical degree, with 2 years of pre-clinical education at the University campus in Waurn Ponds, and then 2 years clinical education and experience in one of its clinical schools – hospitals as far-flung as Ballarat to Box Hill. 

     

  • The Geelong Waurn Ponds student accommodation is only a 15 minutes from the Geelong CBD and five minutes from Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.  A 320-bed accommodation precinct offers students a contemporary, affordable, high-quality living experience.  Over 1000 students call Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus home.       
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