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Deakin University - Warrnambool
Warrnambool, Australia
(pop. 30,000)
Student Enrollment: 1,089
Language of instruction: English
www.deakin.edu.au/international/
Course information
PROGRAM TYPE
ISEP-Exchange for International students.
ISEP-Exchange for US students.
ISEP-Direct site for member and affiliate students.
Chance of Placement
ISEP-Exchange chance of placement for US students is generally Very Limited.
ISEP Exchange chance of placement for I-to-I students is generally Very Limited.
For the most current chances of placement, see the Sites Open for Applications for US Students or Sites Open for I-to-I Applications.
Chance of placement on ISEP-Direct is Excellent.
Courses
Strong program offerings include marine and freshwater science, fisheries management and aquaculture, visual arts, teaching, nursing, and communication studies (including eco-communication).
Hints for Researching Courses
Hints for Researching Courses
From the 2007 Student handbook (course catalogue), there are 2 ways to search for courses: by Course Structure or by Unit (see links to the left). Keep in mind that in Australia, the term “course” signifies a degree program and a “unit” signifies a specific course within that degree program.
- To search by Course, click the link for “Course structure” on the left of the main handbook page.
- Scroll down the main “Undergraduate Courses” page and select the link of a course of interest.
- Note the campus* where that course is available in the small chart at the top of the page.
- Just below the chart, select the link for “Course structure” to see unit options for that particular program.
- Select the link for any option code to find information about prerequisites, contact hours per week, and a description of content to be covered.
*To search by campus, follow steps for “Course structure” above, except after selecting a course of interest, choose the link to the left called “List all courses” and view the chart with all courses and corresponding campuses. Click on the course of interest and follow steps 4-5 above.
- To search by Unit, click the link for “Unit search” on the left of the main handbook page.
- Enter a keyword (for example, “psychology”) and click the “Search” button.
- will be taken to a list of all units linked to that keyword, along with prerequisites, contact hours, and description of content.
You can find more information about the academic structure at Deakin University here:http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/international/
Special ISEP Application Instructions
Available only on ISEP-Direct; students should be sure to download and submit the correct application, labelled ISEP-Direct Australia / New Zealand. Generally, ISEP students should have a minimum GPA of 2.8 and have completed at least one year of university. Students applying for Media Arts and Professional Writing units may be required to submit specified assessment tasks.
Language Notes
Students from non-native English-speaking countries must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT) or an IELTS score of 6.
Program Dates
Academic year: mid-February to November; Semester 1: mid-February to early July; Semester 2: mid-July to November. Observes Southern Hemisphere calendar.
Housing and Meals
Students are housed in single-occupancy rooms in on-campus residences with communal kitchens, bathrooms, and recreational facilities. The ISEP-Direct program in Australia does not include meals.
ISEP-Direct
ISEP has developed the Australia-Direct program to provide students with competitively priced fee-paid study abroad options in Australia. The program is distinct from other ISEP-Direct programs; the program has its own application form and placement procedures. Some Australia-Direct institutions offer more than one fee based on different housing arrangements (tuition-only, tuition and single-room, tuition and shared-room). Meals are not included in the program. Students are also responsible for the application fee, travel costs and personal expenses. Students selecting the tuition-only option are also responsible for the cost of housing. For more information go to ISEP-Direct Australia Fee page.
Profile
Deakin University is one of Australia's most progressive universities, successfully combining traditional values of excellence in teaching and research with an attitude that challenges conventional practices and produces new ways of developing and delivering courses. It has consistently achieved the highest ratings in surveys of graduate satisfaction, and has twice won the prestigious University of the Year award. Scholastic excellence, top quality research, industry partnerships and tailored courses are among the factors that attract students from all around the world to Deakin University.
All campuses offer students access to academic, administrative and support services, and 24-hour computer laboratories. Students also have the opportunity to join numerous clubs and societies run by Deakin University Student Association.
Location
Located at the tip of the Australian east coast, Victoria is Australia's second-smallest state. Victoria has a wealth of diverse regional areas and attractions, from national parks and forests teeming with wildlife, to wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing, and hiking.
Deakin University has 4 campuses in 3 locations in Victoria. The Warrnambool campus is set amongst rich farming land and some of Australia's most spectacular and picturesque coastline, while also being just three hours by rail from Melbourne. Local residents of Warrnambool enjoy fishing, miles and miles of deserted surf beaches and the opportunity to see Southern Right Whales at home in the Southern Ocean. The resident population doubles in the summer when tourists hit town to enjoy the nightlife, fishing, and beautiful beaches.
About 1,200 students study at this campus, set on the banks of the Hopkins River, which creates a friendly and informal environment. Students benefit from the excellent computing and resource facilities and are able to take advantage of wonderful recreational facilities including a 9-hole golf course. In the tradition of universities throughout the world, Deakin students and staff influence and contribute to the life of the local community.
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