You can enrol in these internationally-recognised postgraduate qualifications if you have already completed an undergraduate degree or have other evidence of equivalent academic capability.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Entry will be based on performance in:

• a Bachelor degree in any discipline OR
• at least five years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent).⁺

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection Policy visit The Guide

_{+ Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course. For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library.}

Degree Structure

The Deakin Graduate Certificate consists of two programs and four Professional Practice credentials. You can complete the degree in one year or less depending on your individual circumstances but have up to two years if you need more time.

At the start of your degree we will help you to develop a plan for completing units and credentials that meets your particular needs.

Deakin Scholarships 

Deakin offers a range of scholarships. If you’ve got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships.

Additional fees may apply and course fees may be subject to change.

In addition to the core units, you will complete four professional practice credentials: digital learning (broad,) communication, critical thinking, and digital literacy.

You can enrol in these internationally-recognised postgraduate qualifications if you have already completed an undergraduate degree or have other evidence of equivalent academic capability.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Entry will be based on performance in:

• Bachelor degree in any discipline plus five years relevant professional experience; or
• Graduate Certificate of Digital Learning Leadership.⁺

_{+ Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course. For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library.}

Degree Structure

The Deakin Masters degree consists of two programs, 10 Professional Practice credentials and two Research Papers. You can complete the degree in two to two and a half years or less depending on your individual circumstances but have up to five years if you need more time.

At the start of your degree we will help you to develop a plan for completing units and credentials that meets your particular needs.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection Policy visit The Guide.

Recognition of prior learning

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.

Deakin Scholarships 

Deakin offers a range of scholarships. If you’ve got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you. Search or browse through our scholarships.

Additional fees may apply and course fees may be subject to change.

In addition to the two core programs, you will complete ten professional practice credentials (including innovation, problem-solving, teamwork, self-management, global citizenship), plus two research units.