2019 Undergraduate

EnvironmentCloud Campus Melbourne Geelong Warrnambool

Environmental engineering

Environmental management and sustainability

Environmental science

Fisheries and aquaculture

Marine and freshwater biology

Wildlife and conservation biology

If you’re interested in sustainability, the wellbeing of our planet and the future of its flora and fauna, one of our specialised environment courses could be for you.

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Published by Deakin University in February 2018. While the information published in this guide was accurate at the time of publication, Deakin University reserves the right to alter, amend or delete details of course offerings and other information published here. For the most up-to-date course information, please view our website at deakin.edu.au.

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Environment at Deakin

Get your hands dirtyAll of Deakin’s environment courses have a focus on practical experience and offer hands-on learning experiences from year one, ensuring you graduate skilled and work-ready. Depending on your course, you may learn skills such as measuring the health of freshwater environments, coastal planning, surveying wildlife populations, conducting sustainability assessments and studying seals and penguins.

Students have the opportunity to undertake work experience in a range of settings, including community environment parks and sustainability centres, urban parks, or in businesses, where students analyse waste management programs and develop waste management strategies and environmental improvement programs.

Find out more and see students’ experiences on the ‘Get into the Wild@Deakin’ blog: deakin-environment.tumblr.com.

Valuable links with industryOur staff have close links with industry and relationships with organisations such as the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), Parks Victoria and the Department of Primary Industries to ensure our courses are up-to-date with industry trends. Environment courses at Deakin have a core professional placement unit, with students previously completing placements in a range of high-profile organisations, including Zoos Victoria; Parks Victoria; Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning; Biosis – Environmental Consulting; Australian Institute of Marine Science, as well as local, state and federal government.

Be a part of a thriving research cultureDeakin supports one of the world’s most prestigious environmental and marine science research programs. Our ecologists are helping to protect Australia’s vulnerable flora and fauna from disease, rapid development and climate change. Many of our undergraduate students go on to undertake research degrees at Deakin. Two key pieces of research currently being conducted involve long-term conservation efforts showing signs of recovery in global sea turtle populations and finding solutions for sustainability in land systems considering cross-cutting issues such as climate change, food security, nature conservation, water resources, energy, land degradation and ecosystem services. Visit deakin.edu.au/life-environmental-sciences/research for information.

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Experience leading-edge facilities and equipmentYour learning is enhanced by a range of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, such as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) lab, wildlife tracking technology, aquaculture facilities, infrared motion sensing wildlife cameras, high-tech research labs, research vessels and remotely operated underwater vehicles.

Deakin is also a significant partner at the Queenscliff Marine Research Centre, providing students with access to an extensive flow-through system and labs, as well as a variety of nearby marine and coastal ecosystems.

Secure your place in the future of work The hands-on experience gained in Deakin’s environment courses, combined with the theoretical knowledge learned, provides graduates with a mix of skills highly valued by employers. Our graduates have found exciting and diverse opportunities to work in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in a wide range of fields, including, but not limited to, wildlife conservation and management, environmental management and sustainability, fisheries and aquaculture, marine biology, agriculture and natural resources management.

Get work ready – we are the #1 university for skills developmentRanked the number one university for skills development in Victoria*, Deakin’s course curriculum integrates real-world expertise with practical skills to give our students a competitive edge.

* 2016 Student Experience Survey

Experience marine life first-handMarine researchers have developed Deakin’s purpose-built research vessel Yolla – which houses one of the most advanced sonar systems in the world – and have created a detailed continuous map of Victoria’s sea floor habitats. This data is playing a key role in supporting fishery and conservation management of the state’s marine environments. Deakin environment students get to participate in a range of practical activities, such as identifying marine plants and animals using the images generated by remotely controlled vehicles on the sea floor.

Travel the worldDeakin offers various overseas programs, including trimester abroad, short-term partner programs, faculty-led study programs, overseas internships and international volunteering opportunities. Deakin environment students have studied in nearly every continent in the world. Each year, students have the opportunity to enrol in the Global Environmental Placement, which provides options to work with turtles in Costa Rica, lions or sharks in South Africa, dolphins in Tanzania, elephants in Sri Lanka, lion fish in Thailand, as well as many other options.

deakin.edu.au/students/faculties/sebe/international-wil-and-study-tours

Deakin also offers the Global Science and Technology Program, which is designed to add an international experience to your degree, supporting you to develop new skills and a broader world view while studying overseas. Successful applicants will be offered a monetary scholarship to assist with travel costs and will be required to participate in the Deakin Global Citizenship Program. The program is open to current Year 12 students via the VTAC application process.

deakin.edu.au/sebe/global

Join the Peer Support Network ProgramThe Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment offers a Peer Support Network Program as part of its commitment to providing new students with the best possible transition into university life. By joining the program, first-year students receive support and guidance from more senior students in their course, helping them to become familiar with the support services and facilities available, while gaining useful tips about how to make the most of their time while studying at Deakin.

deakin.edu.au/sebe/students/peer-support-network

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DisciplinesAt Deakin we talk about disciplines, also known as study areas. You might be interested in a particular discipline, but uncertain about the course that’s right for you. Read through these discipline descriptions and, if they interest you, go to the relevant course in the following pages to find out more about the course, what you’ll study, work experience opportunities and the types of careers it may lead to. You can also visit deakin.edu.au for detailed course information, including a description of the units within each degree.

Environmental engineeringLearn how to develop practical engineering applications to protect our environment. This rapidly growing field of expertise will lead to a range of areas, including energy, water, construction and waste management.

See Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours), page 8.

Environmental management and sustainability Environmental management and sustainability focuses on finding solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental problems. Using a multidisciplinary approach, you’ll have the opportunity to influence policy and planning across a range of environmental areas, education and change.

See...Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability), page 6Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours), page 12.

Environmental sciencePlay a vital role in creating a sustainable future for the earth. Our courses in environmental science have a strong focus on fieldwork and practical experiences. We have diverse study areas including environmental management, sustainability, wildlife and conservation, marine health and ecosystems. Gain experience through innovative, practical learning from day one. You’ll get to take part in field trips, use our excellent facilities and equipment and have direct access to the environment you’ll work in.

See...Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability), page 6Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology), page 8Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), page 7Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours), page 12.

Fisheries and aquacultureGain comprehensive training in fisheries resource management, aquaculture management and fisheries biology. Studying fisheries and aquaculture opens up field trip opportunities, professional practice activities and hands-on skills that help make you work-ready when you graduate. Our location on Victoria’s coast, including a world-class, fully recirculating marine and freshwater aquaculture system at Warrnambool, and access to an extensive flow-through system at the Queenscliff Marine Research Centre, provides you with a distinct learning experience. Our expert staff in fish nutrition and physiology have built strong industry links with world leaders in fish food production and also with the Atlantic salmon industry in Tasmania, allowing our students to learn the latest research.

See...Bachelor of Science, page 10Bachelor of Science (Honours), page 10.

Freshwater biologyFreshwater biology is the study of freshwater ecosystems and the relationships between freshwater organisms and their physical and chemical environment. This major provides students with an understanding of current management issues for rivers, lakes and wetlands, together with the knowledge and skills to manage freshwater ecosystems and resources. For example, the complex social, economic and ecological issues associated with environmental flow allocations. These skills and knowledge are provided during fieldwork opportunities, including site visits with local catchment managers, and via industry placements.

See...Bachelor of Science, page 10Bachelor of Science (Honours), page 10.

Marine biologyStudy how marine organisms interact with living and non-living environments. Discover the relationships between organisms and their physical and chemistry environments, and how marine and freshwater ecosystems function. You will learn about these interactions together with the remarkably rich and unique biological diversity of Australian marine environments in units such as Blue Planet – Water and Life, Marine Botany, Marine Invertebrates, Diversity of Fishes and Marine and Coastal Ecosystems. Learn about the importance of human interactions and management in units such as Human Impacts-Pollution, Environmental Planning-Catchments to Coasts and Water Quality and Ecological Health.

Each year, students can choose to participate in data collection (a full-island count) of newborn Australian fur seal pups at the Kanowna Island field site, part of long-term monitoring to assess the productivity of the Bass Strait ecosystem.

See...Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology), page 8Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours), page 12.

Wildlife and conservation biology Learn both theoretical and practical expertise in subjects from biodiversity and wildlife ecology through to landscape habitat and park management. Graduate with the skills to professionally contribute to the study and management of wildlife populations in Australia and overseas.

The first of its kind to be offered in Victoria, this course features field-based experiences and regular practical classes, as well as a professional work placement. The hands-on focus will give you the useful and real-world experience to graduate with a work-ready resume.

See...Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology), page 7Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours), page 12.

‘Our marine biology program provides a unique opportunity to study temperate marine biology in a marine environment that has some of the highest biodiversity in Australia.’

Associate Professor Julie MondonDeputy Director, Environmental Science (Marine Biology)

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Courses to careersAt Deakin, we’re about careers and experience, not just courses. Visit explore.deakin.edu.au to kickstart your course and career exploration at Deakin. With more than 600 paired courses and careers, it’s the perfect destination for you to explore your future career.

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Courses Deakin code S304

Coursedurationinyears 3

Trimester T

Cloud Campus C

Melbourne Burwood Campus B

Geelong Waterfront Campus WF

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP

Warrnambool Campus WB

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability)

S398 B 3 T1, T2

Develop the skills and knowledge to enable you to manage the interaction between people and the environment, at the same time meeting society’s needs for clean water, fresh air and healthy soils through the sustainable use of natural resources, environments and ecosystem services.

Design your own career direction in environmental management by choosing elective units in areas such as wildlife management, coastal and marine management, environmental sustainability, natural resources management, environmental protection and environmental policy and planning.

CareersDiverse career opportunities include environmental planning, environmental policy, sustainability, environmental protection, climate change adaptation and mitigation, industry-based environmental management, waste management, environmental education, catchment management, water resource management, land rehabilitation, pollution control, environmental science, wildlife management, conservation and coastal and park management.

Work experienceProfessional Practice is a core unit that allows you to complete a placement for a minimum of two weeks (at least 80 hours) within a relevant, course-related organisation. A number of elective units also offer you the opportunity to gain extensive practical experience, including undertaking a Global Environment Placement, Global Science Placement, Industry Based Learning, Career Placement or a STEM Placement.

Course structure24 credit points, including 15 core units and nine elective units. An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.

deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/find-a-course/environmental-management-and-sustainability

‘I travelled to Costa Rica as part of my course to conduct sea turtle conservation research. We transported hatched turtle eggs to a hatchery we had built to preserve declining populations. The impact of tourism on turtle birthing rates were monitored and recorded. It was nothing short of an incredible experience and I’m very grateful to have been provided with the opportunity.’

Jason PrasadBachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) student

Hands-on learningFirst-year wildlife and conservation biology students have the opportunity to visit Cape Conran and, working with Deakin staff and our industry partners in the DELWP Southern Ark team, students catch small mammals and learn the skills involved in correct handling, identifying, sexing and in many cases micro-chipping of these animals. Other activities undertaken include GPS and GIS exercises, radio-tracking, camera trapping and bird surveys.

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) S393 B 3 T1, T2

Deakin’s wildlife and conservation biology course combines theoretical and practical expertise in a range of discipline areas, such as biodiversity, wildlife ecology, landscape and vegetation management, conservation, animal biology and park management.

Get out of the classroom and into nature; learn skills such as handling native animals, measuring the health of freshwater environments, coastal planning, surveying wildlife populations or conducting sustainability assessments.

CareersGraduate ready to take up challenging roles such as wildlife officer, conservation officer, wildlife manager, park ranger, project officer, research scientist, wildlife biologist, conservation biologist or landscape ecologist.

Work experienceProfessional Practice is a core unit that allows you to complete a placement for a minimum of two weeks (at least 80 hours) within a relevant, course-related organisation. A number of elective units also offer you the opportunity to gain extensive practical experience, including undertaking a Global Environment Placement, Global Science Placement, Industry Based Learning, Career Placement or a STEM Placement.

Course structure24 credit points – 17 core units and seven elective units. An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.

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Courses Deakin code S304

Coursedurationinyears 3

Trimester T

Cloud Campus C

Melbourne Burwood Campus B

Geelong Waterfront Campus WF

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP

Warrnambool Campus WB

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology) S399 WP WB 3 T1, T2

Our marine biology program provides a unique opportunity to study temperate marine biology in a marine environment that has some of the highest biodiversity in Australia. The course has a strong ecological focus, linking biological and oceanographic processes in the study of marine environments.

Conduct fieldwork and learn in natural marine environments on the Victorian coast. Access world-class facilities and equipment such as a geographic information systems lab (GIS), infrared sensing wildlife cameras and remote-operated underwater research vehicles. The course experience is facilitated by labs that are within close proximity to the coast at both the Warrnambool and Geelong Waurn Ponds Campuses. For example, the Warrnambool Campus is situated within a few kilometres of a Southern Right Whale Nursery at Logan’s Beach and penguin colony at Middle Island (also home to the movie Oddball). The Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus is situated within 30 minutes of the famous Bells Beach and the Queenscliff Marine Research Centre is directly on the water of Swan Bay and just a few short minutes boat ride to the spectacular Pope’s Eye in Port Phillip Bay.

CareersDiverse career opportunities include marine biology tour guide, fishery officer, marine biology consultant, laboratory technician, local government environmental officer, aquaculture manager and sustainability project officer, as well as moving into research or pursuing postgraduate study.

Work experienceProfessional Practice is a core unit that gives you the chance to undertake a placement for a minimum of two weeks (at least 80 hours) within a course-related organisation. A number of elective units also offer you the opportunity to gain extensive practical experience, including undertaking a Global Environment Placement, Global Science Placement, Industry Based Learning, Career Placement or a STEM Placement.

Course structure24 credit points of study – 21 core units and three elective units. An honours year is available for high-achieving students upon completion of this degree.

deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/find-a-course/marine-biology

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) S465 WP 4 T1, T2

Develop a breadth of knowledge across the environmental engineering discipline and the technical skills to develop sustainable engineering solutions to the challenges faced within this field. In particular, learn the fundamentals of environmental engineering and the natural and physical sciences involved in the discipline, including geography, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science and analysis, marine ecosystems, fluid mechanics, hydrology and hydraulics, waste management, environmental infrastructure, protection, planning and more.

Work experienceYou’ll gain industry experience by completing at least 60 days of practical work experience in an engineering workplace, developing and enhancing your understanding of the environmental engineering profession, possible career outcomes and the opportunity to establish valuable professional networks.

CareersGraduates will be in high demand for employment with engineering firms, land developers, government agencies, consulting firms, and well prepared for careers that address global issues such as climate change, environmental sustainability, waste disposal, recycling, public health, air and water pollution.

Course structure32 credit points – 31 core units and one elective unit.

deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/find-a-course/environmental-engineering

Marine science research boostAustralian marine science research has received a boost under a new agreement for Deakin to establish a formal presence at the Victorian Government’s Queenscliff Marine Research Centre.

The new agreement strengthens capacity for research in this region, with Deakin’s commitment to growing our strong research in marine science across southern Australia, and Victoria in particular, reflecting the importance of our world’s marine resources now and for future generations.

Aquatic science at your fingertipsThe proximity of the Warrnambool Campus, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus and the Queenscliff Marine Research Centre to a range of aquatic environments along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, provides students with a superior student experience. The proximity to these facilities provides ready access to marine animals, plants and habitats, ranging from rivers, lakes and estuaries to intertidal rocky shores, mangroves, seagrass beds, open ocean and high energy sandy beaches that all form essential components of specialist studies in marine biology, freshwater biology and fisheries and aquaculture.

Understanding and managing the threats facing Australia’s marine and freshwater ecosystems requires a multidisciplinary approach to research and teaching. At Deakin you will gain an understanding of the ecology and management of coastal marine, estuarine and freshwater ecosystems; cutting-edge technologies for mapping marine habitats; the effects of a drying climate on ecological function and biodiversity in rivers and streams; the impacts and risk assessment of aquatic pollution; river restoration; the ecology and management of marine wildlife and fisheries; aquatic animal health; and sustainable aquaculture.

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Courses Deakin code S304

Coursedurationinyears 3

Trimester T

Cloud Campus C

Melbourne Burwood Campus B

Geelong Waterfront Campus WF

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP

Warrnambool Campus WB

Bachelor of Science S320 B WP 3 T1, T2

Deakin’s Bachelor of Science is a flexible degree that allows you to explore a diverse range of science-related study areas and specialise in a least one area of interest as you progress through the course. If you’re interested in the environment, you may wish to consider undertaking at least one of the following majors in the Bachelor of Science.

Environmental science B This discipline area focuses on the technical science aspects of environmental science and aims to provide an even balance between environmental studies on the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.

Freshwater biology WP

Freshwater biology is the study of freshwater ecosystems and the relationships between freshwater organisms and their physical and chemical environment. Focus on understanding and managing rivers, lakes and wetlands, and develop the knowledge and skills to manage freshwater ecosystems and resources, while participating in fieldwork opportunities and industry placements.

Fisheries and aquaculture WP

The fisheries and aquaculture discipline area looks at fisheries and aquaculture from a global perspective, including topics such as fish markets, nutrition and farm certification processes, the history of Australian fisheries, fisheries methods and impacts of fishing.

deakin.edu.au/courses/find-a-course/sciences/science

Honours in scienceThe Bachelor of Science (Honours) provides you with a deep understanding of your chosen discipline through research exploration. Choose further studies in biology, chemistry or mathematics.

deakin.edu.au/course/bachelor-science-honours

The most satisfied students – 8 years in a row^

At Deakin, we pride ourselves on the satisfaction of our students and the success of our graduates. To us, the experience of each student matters, from the quality of teaching they receive to their ongoing employability. When Deakin scores highly in a number of rankings year on year, it’s thanks to many thousands of these great individual experiences.^ Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate

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The student experienceFieldwork is integral to our environment courses. Hear what our staff and students have to say about studying environmental management, sustainability, wildlife and conservation biology at Deakin: deakin.yt/env. Interested in hearing about marine biology, fisheries and aquaculture at Deakin? Visit deakin.yt/marine to find out more.

Global Science and Technology Program B WP WB

The Global Science and Technology Program at Deakin is designed to add an international experience to your degree, supporting you to develop new skills and a broader world view while studying overseas. Successful applicants will be offered a monetary scholarship to assist with travel costs and will be required to participate in the Deakin Global Citizenship Program.

How to applyThe program is open to current Year 12 students. You apply via a two-stage process. First, add the Global Science and Technology Program to your list of course preferences through VTAC, followed by your undergraduate course of interest as a lower preference. Second, complete the Global Science and Technology Program Supplementary application form, which is available on Deakin’s website.

To see where past students have gone, visit deakin.edu.au/sebe/global.

Research snapshotOur ecologists are helping to protect Australia’s vulnerable flora and fauna from disease, rapid development and climate change.

In the agricultural sphere, a team of experts is focusing on solving productivity problems. In consultation with farmers, scientists are developing sophisticated lab-on-a-chip technology to optimise livestock health.

Water management advice is also being provided to farmers and rural planners both here in Australia and overseas.

Through every project and program, our research is driving outcomes that provide solutions to global environmental and sustainability issues.

Find out more at deakin.edu.au/life-environmental-sciences/research.

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Honours in environmentThe Bachelor of Environmental Science (Honours) provides you with exposure to a range of possible career paths and a deep understanding of your chosen discipline through research exploration in areas such as environmental management and sustainability; ecological risk assessment, wildlife and conservation biology; behaviour, ecology, evolution, and, ecophysiology; marine and freshwater biology; and fisheries and aquaculture.

The coursework component of the honours program provides you with essential theoretical knowledge underpinning robust research, while the research project develops the practical skills necessary to investigate an area of interest through research exploration.

You’ll have the support and supervision of our experienced staff throughout your honours program, and will graduate with skills that provide you with a competitive edge in the job market and an ideal pathway to further study and research.

‘In my honours year I contributed to the Grampians Long Term Small Mammal Project that has been spanning almost a decade now. My research in the Grampians National Park involved working directly with Parks Victoria and contributing to fire management and biodiversity goals for the region. And our research has helped monitor endangered species that also reside in the park. It has been really fantastic to contribute to overall knowledge and practical management of the environment after four years of study.’

Cara PentonBachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) graduate and Global Science and Technology Program participant

Applying to Deakin

How do I apply?Applying for your undergraduate degree at Deakin couldn’t be easier. Most applications are straightforward and easy to complete. Follow these steps to make the process as simple as possible. Visit deakin.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply.

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Find your courseBrowse from the hundreds of exciting undergraduate courses we have on offer at deakin.edu.au. Undergraduate courses at Deakin generally begin in March, and some courses also have intakes in July and November.

Once you find the course you’re after, make sure you understand the entry requirements, application methods and application dates.

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Understand the entry and documentation requirementsMake sure you understand the entry requirements for your chosen course by reading the course page carefully (online at deakin.edu.au/course or in this booklet). For recent secondary education applicants, in addition to the listed ATAR, some courses may require you to have studied a prerequisite subject/s, while others may also require you to provide extra materials, such as a portfolio or personal statement.

Selection requirements for non-Year 12 applicants may include personal statement, entrance tests as specified, e.g. STAT (Special Tertiary Admissions Test), or the non-academic assessment (for all applicants to teaching courses), supplementary information form, audition, interview or folio presentation.

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Gather supporting documentsWhen applying direct to Deakin as a non-Year 12, it’s important to attach any requested supporting documentation, which may include a CV, academic transcripts, STAT results or a personal statement, otherwise your application may be delayed. We recommend gathering all this documentation before you commence the application process to ensure you can complete it in one sitting.

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ApplyDepending on your course, our flexible trimester system means you may be able to start in Trimester 1 (March), 2 (July) or 3 (November).

If you’re a recent secondary education applicant, applications for Trimester 1 should be made through VTAC (vtac.edu.au).

If you are a non-Year 12 applying for Trimester 1 for one Deakin course only, you may apply direct to Deakin.*

Applications for Trimester 2 or 3 should be made directly to Deakin via the applicant portal at applicantportal.deakin.edu.au.

* Conditions apply. Visit deakin.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply for current information.

What type of applicant am I?Recent secondary education applicant Y12

• Current Year 12 student • Completed Year 12 in 2017 or 2016 • Interstate Year 12 student• New Zealand school leaver• International Baccalaureate (IB) student • Gap-year student

Non-Year 12 applicant NY12

• Applicants with higher education study• Applicants with VET study• Applicants with work and life experience

For more information on admission requirements and the type of applicant you are, visit deakin.edu.au/courses/how-to-apply. You can also call us on 1800 693 888 to discuss your options.

Contact usThere are many different ways you can get into an undergraduate course at Deakin. No matter your ATAR or education history, we’re here to help you find your pathway to Deakin. Give us a call on 1800 693 888 to discuss your options or email myfuture@deakin.edu.au. You can also try our Pathway Finder tool and explore the options that may be available to you at deakin.edu.au/courses/entry-pathways/pathway-finder.

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Course and entry requirements Campus and ATAR

Course duration

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Domestic fee#

International fee* IELTS~

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Environmental Management and Sustainability) | S398Y12 ¤∞VCEunits3and4–astudyscoreofatleast20inEnglishotherthan

EAL or 25 in English (EAL).NY12 ^∞deakin.edu.au/course/S398

B 60.40 3 T1, T2 $8875 $34,800 6/6

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Marine Biology) | S399Y12 ¤∞VCEunits3and4–astudyscoreofatleast20inEnglishotherthan

EAL or 25 in English (EAL).NY12 ^∞deakin.edu.au/course/S399

WP 60.20WB 53.45

3 T1, T2 $9183 $34,800 6/6

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Wildlife and Conservation Biology) | S393Y12 ¤∞VCEunits3and4–astudyscoreofatleast20inEnglishotherthan

EAL or 25 in English (EAL).NY12 ^∞deakin.edu.au/course/S393

B 74.30 3 T1, T2 $8969 $34,800 6/6

Global Science and Technology Programπ

Y12 ¤ Applicants must meet the prerequisites for their specific environment course preference.EXTRA REQUIREMENTS All applicants must also complete and submit the Global Science and Technology Program Supplementary Information Form (deakin.edu.au/sebe/global).

B 80.00WP 80.00WB 80.00

† † N/A N/A 6/6

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) | S465Y12 ¤∞VCEunits3and4–astudyscoreofatleast20inEnglishotherthan

EAL or 25 in English (EAL) and a study score of at least 20 in one of maths: mathematical methods (any) or maths: specialist mathematics.NY12 ^∞deakin.edu.au/course/S465

WP 73.50 4 T1, T2 $9185 $33,600 6/6

Bachelor of Science | S320Y12 ¤∞VCEunits3and4–astudyscoreofatleast20inEnglishotherthan

EAL or 25 in English (EAL).NY12 ^∞deakin.edu.au/course/S320

B 66.95WP 60.65

3 T1, T2 $9099 $34,800 6/6

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science◊ | D311Y12 ¤∞VCEunits3and4–astudyscoreofatleast20inEnglishotherthan

EAL or 25 in English (EAL).NY12 ^∞deakin.edu.au/course/D311

B 60.15WP 65.05

4 T1, T2, T3§ $7805 $34,800 6/6

Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science◊ | D321Y12 ¤∞VCEunits3and4–astudyscoreofatleast20inEnglishotherthan

EAL or 25 in English (EAL).NY12 ^∞deakin.edu.au/course/D321

B 81.05 4 T1, T2, T3µ $10,045 $34,800 6/6

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws◊ | D331Y12 ¤∞VCEunits3and4–astudyscoreofatleast35inEnglish(EAL)or25

in English other than EAL.NY12 ^∞deakin.edu.au/course/D331

B 91.45 5 T1, T2 $9857 $34,800 7/6.5

Bachelor of Science/Master of Teaching (Secondary)◊ | D304Y12 ¤√ VCE units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 20 in English other than

EAL or 25 in English (EAL).NY12 ^√∞deakin.edu.au/course/D304

B RC 4≠ T1 $8979 $34,800 6/6

# The 2018 indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fee is based on a typical enrolment for an Australian domestic student enrolled in two trimesters of full-time study, or 8 credit points, unless otherwise indicated. This fee should be used as a guide only and is subject to change.

* The 2019 annual course fee for international students indicates the tuition fee for two trimesters of full-time study, or 8 credit points, unless otherwise indicated. Additional fees may apply. This fee is subject to change for 2020. Visit deakin.edu.au/int-fees for latest information.

~ IELTS is the International English Language Testing System (for international students only). The IELTS scores in the table above reflect the minimum overall score required as well as the lowest score allowed for any band (overall score/lowest band score).

¤ RecentsecondaryeducationapplicantsincludecurrentYear12andYear12graduatesfrom 2017 and 2016.

^ There are three categories under which non-Year 12 applicants may apply to Deakin: – applicants with higher education study – applicants with vocational education – work and life experience

Visit deakin.edu.au/course and head to the course of interest to find out further details on admission requirements.

∞ Internationalstudententryrequirementscanbefoundatdeakin.edu.au/international-students.

π Availableforhigh-achievingstudentswithaminimumATARof80.00.Applicantsmustalso meet the published prerequisites for their specific course preference within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment.

† Refer to specific course entry.§ Melbourne Burwood Campus only.◊ Visitdeakin.edu.au/science for information on these courses.µ Trimester 3 is not available to international students.√ Thereisatwo-stepadmissionsprocessforthecombinedcourses.Tobeeligibleforthe

undergraduate component students must meet the minimum entry requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (A300) and the Bachelor Science (S320). To proceed to the Master of Teaching (Secondary) students must earn a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 during their undergraduate studies. Additional requirements may apply.

≠ Trimester3inyear3isacompulsorystudyperiod.

RC means admission is based on a range of criteria.N/A means not applicable.

Recentsecondaryeducation Y12

Non-Year 12 NY12

Cloud Campus C

Melbourne Burwood Campus B

Geelong Waterfront Campus WF

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus WP

Warrnambool Campus WB

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