Deakin University

Entry requirements

• There are no mandated entry requirements.

Current or Recent Year 12 Academic Requirements

If you're currently studying Year 12 or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you need to meet the following criteria for admission to this degree:

Year 12 Prerequisite Subjects

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL

Higher Education Study Academic Requirements

If you've undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you need to meet the following criteria for admission:

• Successful completion of at least two credit points in an equivalent (AQF Level 7) bachelor degree

VET Study Academic Requirements

If you've undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you need to meet at least one of the following criteria for admission:

• Completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
• Completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
• At least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline

Work and Life Experience Academic Requirements

If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago or did not finish Year 12 and haven't undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission based on your work, volunteer, and/or life experience. Submit a cover letter outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression.

Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) - Multiple Choice

All Deakin Business School undergraduate courses require a minimum of 55 on the STAT Multiple Choice (MC) if the applicant has not completed senior secondary education (or equivalent) in the last ten years. The STAT MC is not required if the applicant has undertaken any tertiary study (minimum certificate IV) within the last ten years.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English
• IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
• Other evidence of English language proficiency

Admission Criteria

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. Meeting the minimum course entry requirements does not guarantee admission.