study abroad +exchange

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DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
STUDY ABROAD+EXCHANGE
2008/09
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The difference is Deakin University
02. WHY STUDY ABROAD AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
04. BEACH ORIENTATION
05. INTERNSHIPS
06. LOCATION
08. CAMPUSES MELBOURNE
10. GEELONG
12. WARRNAMBOOL
14. OUR SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT
16. FEES + COSTS
18. DEAKIN’S ACADEMIC PROGRAM
19. STRUCTURING YOUR PROGRAM
20. MAJOR STUDIES AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
21. UNIT LISTINGS
57. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
58. FEE INFORMATION
59. APPLYING TO DEAKIN
EXCHANGE OR STUDY ABROAD >WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
EXCHANGE >If you are enrolled at one of STUDY ABROAD >Study Abroad programs
Deakin’s designated exchange partners, you are available if your institution does not have
are eligible to come to Deakin as an Exchange an exchange agreement with Deakin. Study
student. You can study for one semester or a Abroad students can study for a semes-ter or
full academic year and receive credit for your a full academic year at Deakin, and are normally
home degree. To qualify as an Exchange student, required to pay upfront tuition fees to Deakin.
you will need to be nominated by your home
university. Exchange programs are run on a Throughout this guide we will use the term
reciprocal basis, so you will continue to pay Study Abroad to mean both Study Abroad
your tuition and student activity fees at your and Exchange.
home university, rather than paying tuition
fees to Deakin. Check out our fun new e-brochure – you
can turn pages and look at pop-up galleries.
www.deakin.opaus.com/studyabroad
>DEAKIN IS A NEW
GENERATION UNIVERSITY
COMBINING TRADITIONAL
VALUES OF EXCELLENCE IN
TEACHING AND RESEARCH
WITH AN ATTITUDE THAT
CHALLENGES CONVENTIONAL
PRACTICES AND PRODUCES
NEW WAYS OF
THINKING.
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>WHY STUDY ABROAD
AT DEAKIN UNIVERSITY?
INNOVATIVE COURSES, FANTASTIC LOCATIONS
AND OUTSTANDING SUPPORT ARE JUST SOME
OF THE REASONS WHY DEAKIN IS THE RIGHT
CHOICE FOR YOU.
>A QUALITY EDUCATION >LIVELY, INCLUSIVE CAMPUSES
Deakin University is an Australian Government Deakin is one of Australia’s largest universities,
funded university and is a member of the yet the campuses have a strong community
Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee and feeling and provide a supportive study
the Association of Commonwealth Universities. environment. You’ll discover that it is easy
Its degrees are recognised by universities to find your way around, make friends and
worldwide, as well as by relevant Australian get involved in campus activities.
professional associations.
With campuses in Melbourne, Geelong
>MULTI AWARD-WINNING and Warrnambool, you can choose between
Deakin University’s reputation for excellent regional or metropolitan locations.
teaching and innovative course delivery has
been recognised through many awards in recent >STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
years including a national Award for Teaching Each of Deakin’s four campuses has excellent
Excellence. Deakin has won the prestigious teaching and learning facilities. Lecture theatres
Australian University of the Year award twice contain sophisticated audio-visual equipment.
— for our clever use of technology in education You are supported by 24-hour computer
and for our partnerships with industry. laboratories, with email and internet access
for study purposes. Libraries on each campus
>DYNAMIC STUDY AREAS provide the latest electronic information services
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As a large comprehensive university, Deakin for access to major Australian and international
offers a diverse range of courses ranging from research collections.
traditional disciplines including business and
the arts to new and innovative areas such as Deakin’s facilities are constantly evolving,
games design and robotics. Deakin University ensuring you have access to the latest
is also widely recognised as a leader in equipment and industry-standard facilities,
specialist courses such as international such as Deakin’s Motion.Lab, Australia’s most
relations, architecture, commercial law, technologically advanced motion capture facility
exercise science, food science and teaching. at the Melbourne Campus at Burwood, or the
Geelong Technology Precinct at the Geelong
Campus at Waurn Ponds.
> FRIENDLY AND KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF
> WIRELESS HOTSPOTS LOCATED ACROSS >
ALL DEAKIN CAMPUSES
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> STUDENTS TELL US THAT THE THING THE A
NOTICE MOST ABOUT DEAKIN IS THAT IT IS A
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FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTIVE PLACE TO STUDY
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> INNOVATIVE TEACHING STYLES T
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> DYNAMIC AND VIBRANT CAMPUSES
>FLEXIBLE PROGRAM OPTIONS
You can choose to study at Deakin for one
semester, two semesters or for a short-term
program during the Australian summer.
Semester 1 runs from February to June, semester
2 runs from July to November. The short-term
program runs in January with a strong focus on
Australian Studies and includes guest lecturers
and field trips.
>VIBRANT RESEARCH CULTURE
Deakin University has built an enviable
international reputation for fostering
outstanding research programs in areas
relevant to our future. The focus on current
and emerging world issues and trends places
Deakin at the forefront of innovative research.
Deakin is now one of Australia’s fastest growing
universities in terms of research performance.
>DEAKIN UNIVERSITY ENGLISH
LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (DUELI)
If you do not meet our English language
requirements, DUELI offers you a direct entry
pathway to the Study Abroad program via a
comprehensive range of English language
courses. Located on Deakin’s Melbourne
Campus at Burwood, DUELI offers courses
from elementary to advanced levels, with a
strong emphasis on preparing you for university
study. DUELI is accredited by the National
ELICOS Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) and
has established an IELTS Test Centre at
Deakin University. For further information
visit the website: www.deakin.edu.au/
future-students/international/dueli
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>BEACH ORIENTATION
THERE IS NOTHING MORE AUSSIE THAN A TRIP
TO THE BEACH…LET US TAKE YOU THERE FOR A
THREE-DAY ORIENTATION THAT ALLOWS YOU TO
SETTLE INTO LIFE DOWN UNDER AND OFFERS A
UNIQUE INTRODUCTION TO AUSTRALIAN CULTURE
IN A FUN AND INFORMAL MANNER.
Our three day residential Orientation is designed
specifically for Exchange and Study Abroad
students in order to make the transition into
Australian university life as easy as possible.
You’ll have the chance to participate in iconic
Australian pastimes such as surfing and
Australian Rules Football or just sit back and
watch the waves roll in.
The program takes place in the coastal town
of Lorne, a picturesque tourist destination
along the Great Ocean Road. A highlight of SAMPLE ITINERARY
the program is the sight-seeing trip along the
Day 1
Great Ocean Road, which follows one of the
most spectacular and scenic coastlines in the 12.00pm Official Welcome to Australia and Deakin University
world. All you need to do is jump on the bus
1.15pm Lunch > provided by Deakin University
and remember to pack your sunscreen and
camera…we’ll take care of everything else. 2.30 - 4.00pm Travel to Lorne
5.00 - 6.00pm Free time or take part in a scavenger hunt
to get to a handle on your surroundings
6.00 - 6.45pm Travel in Oz information session
7.30 - 8.30pm Dinner > provided by Deakin University
Day 2
7.00 - 9.00am Breakfast > provided by Deakin University
10am - 6.30pm Choose from Surfing Lessons, Aussie Rules Footy,
Hiking, Beach Yoga and Cookery. Sessions are
scheduled all day – join one or more!
7.30 - 8.30pm Dinner > provided by Deakin University
Day 3ay 3
7.00 - 9.00am Breakfast > provided by Deakin University
9.00 - 6.00pm Sightseeing trip along the Great Ocean Road
to the 12 Apostles (lunch is provided)
8.00 - 8.30pm Return to campus
QUOTES FROM THE BEACH ORIENTATION SURVEY >MEETING OTHER PEOPLE HELPS A LOT TO GET
STARTED AND MAKE FRIENDS FOR THE WHOLE SEMESTER … THE LOCATION WAS GREAT AND I LOVED
THAT THERE WERE SOME ORGANIZED ACTIVITIES BUT THE PACE OF THE TRIP WAS VERY EASY-GOING,
PERFECT FOR THOSE OF US STILL RECOVERING FROM JETLAG … WE WERE OFFERED ACTIVITIES THAT
04 I THOUGHT GAVE US A GRASP OF AUSTRALIA, WHETHER IT WAS LEARNING AN AUSSIE SPORT OR
SEEING THE LAND … I AM AMAZED HOW BEAUTIFUL THIS ORIENTATION TRIP TURNED OUT AND I
JUST CAN SAY: THANK YOU AND JUST KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING…
>INTERNSHIPS
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY HAS A COMMITMENT TO
OFFERING STUDENTS A HIGH STANDARD OF
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, UNDER SUPERVISION
FROM BOTH THE UNIVERSITY AND THE HOST
ORGANISATION.
Internships refer to structured placements
SAMPLE ITINERARY which have academic credit attached to them
and give you the opportunity to combine work-
Day 1
integrated learning with theoretical knowledge
12.00pm Official Welcome to Australia and Deakin University in an Australian context. We work closely with
1.15pm Lunch > provided by Deakin University students to make their experiences valuable,
as well as working closely with our industry
2.30 - 4.00pm Travel to Lorne
partners to make sure the programs are
5.00 - 6.00pm Free time or take part in a scavenger hunt beneficial for all parties involved.
to get to a handle on your surroundings
Study Abroad students are eligible to apply INTERNSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
6.00 - 6.45pm Travel in Oz information session
for Internships provided you are in at least your IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
7.30 - 8.30pm Dinner > provided by Deakin University third year of study, with a substantial portion > BUSINESS
of your major completed. The Internship usually > JOURNALISM
accounts for a quarter of a full-time semester > MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION
Day 2 study load. Experienced faculty staff at Deakin > ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
7.00 - 9.00am Breakfast > provided by Deakin University University will provide you with a personalised > DANCE
placement service with a relevant organisation. > DRAMA
10am - 6.30pm Choose from Surfing Lessons, Aussie Rules Footy,
Your placement is generally arranged in advance > FILM
Hiking, Beach Yoga and Cookery. Sessions are
and you will meet with faculty staff on arrival to > PHOTOGRAPHY
scheduled all day – join one or more!
discuss all aspects of the Internship. > VISUAL ARTS
7.30 - 8.30pm Dinner > provided by Deakin University > SOCIAL WORK
Students who wish to apply for an Internship > SOCIOLOGY
unit must complete the relevant section of the > HISTORY
Day 3ay 3 Study Abroad Application Form. > PROFESSIONAL AND CREATIVE WRITING
7.00 - 9.00am Breakfast > provided by Deakin University
9.00 - 6.00pm Sightseeing trip along the Great Ocean Road
to the 12 Apostles (lunch is provided)
8.00 - 8.30pm Return to campus
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>CAMPUSES
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY HAS FOUR CAMPUSES IN THE STATE OF VICTORIA—ONE
IN MELBOURNE, TWO IN GEELONG AND ONE IN WARRNAMBOOL. EACH HAS A
DISTINCTIVE CHARACTER AND A STRONG PRESENCE IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
ALL CAMPUSES PROVIDE THE SERVICES, SUPPORT, FACILITIES AND HIGH ACADEMIC
STANDARDS. YOUR MAJOR AREA OF STUDY MAY DETERMINE WHICH CAMPUS
IS BEST FOR YOU. DEAKIN’S CAMPUSES ARE EASY TO NAVIGATE AND EASILY
ACCESSIBLE BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT OR CAR.
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GEELONG WATERFRONT CAMPUS
GEELONG CAMPUS AT WAURN PONDS
For tourist information go to www.visitvictoria.com.au
For public transport information for all campuses go to www.viclink.com.au
Campus maps can be found at www.deakin.edu.au/campuses 07
> DEAKIN CAMPUSES: MELBOURNE
MELBOURNE – THE WORLD’S MOST LIVEABLE CITY
The city of Melbourne has a population of >MELBOURNE CAMPUS AT BURWOOD
over 3.7 million people. It is exciting, safe, The Melbourne Campus at Burwood is a thriving
and well known for its music and cultural metropolitan campus, with more than 12 000
festivals, quality restaurants, entertainment undergraduate and postgraduate on-campus
venues, beautiful parks and gardens and students. The campus is located in Melbourne’s
excellent shopping. Its world-class sporting eastern suburbs, about 45 minutes by tram
and recreational facilities attract international from the city centre.
events such as the Australian Tennis Open,
Melbourne Grand Prix, and the International The Melbourne Campus at Burwood is noted
Cricket Test series. Melbourne has been voted for its modern architecture and facilities, which
‘the world’s most liveable city’ twice in the past include the prestigious Icon Art Gallery, Motion.
four years, following surveys conducted by a Lab, a purpose built gymnasium and sports
United States research group, because of its hall, food court, restaurants and bar, internet
clean and safe environment, cost of living café, excellent learning facilities, the IELTS Test
and quality of housing and education. Centre, health care services, campus shop and
bookshop. The Melbourne Campus at Burwood
08 also provides single room accommodation
for 200 students in a mixed gender and
multicultural environment.