Deakin Uni Ready
2026 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2026 program information |
|---|---|
| Course Credit Points | 4 |
| Deakin course code | A026 |
| Course version | 1 |
| Course Information | For students who commenced from 2026 onwards |
| Campus | This program is only offered Online |
| Duration | 1 year part- time (or equivalent) |
| Course Map - enrolment planning tool | These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2026:
These course maps are for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2026: For any queries please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central. |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level [insert level] |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Fees and charges
Course overview
Ready for university but don’t meet the entry requirements yet – including without an ATAR? Deakin Uni Ready is designed for you.
Delivered online and in block mode across two trimesters of study, the Deakin Uni Ready program is fee-free, anabling program designed to fit around your life. You'll build the core academic skills needed for university success, including writing, critical thinking, communication and numeracy.
You’ll also explore different areas of study, helping you better understand your options and what university study could look like for you.
On successful completion, you’ll be able to demonstrate equivalence to Deakin’s minimum entry requirements, including meeting the 50 ATAR and English proficiency. You'll need to apply through the standard admissions process to be considered for selected undergraduate degrees across arts, health, science and business.
Deakin Uni Ready offers a free, supportive and practical pathway to build your skills, confidence and readiness for university study.
Career opportunities
After completing Deakin Uni Ready, you can apply for selected undergraduate degrees at Deakin, including:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor of Creative Arts
- Bachelor of Criminology
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Sport Development
Completion of the program will enable you to demonstrate equivalence with Deakin's minimum admission criteria. There is no guaranteed entry into your chosen degree. As a non-award program, completing Deakin Uni Ready does not automatically give you a place in a Deakin bachelor degree. You'll need to apply through the standard admissions process.
Course learning outcomes
| Common Learning Outcomes for Enabling Courses in Australia | Common Learning Outcome for Enabling Course (CLO-EC) |
|---|---|
Knowledge: students completing an Enabling course will have a knowledge of:
| CLO-EC1: Apply core concepts of academic culture and academic conventions that enable successful university study including academic integrity, ethical practice, academic literacies and relevant discipline-specific knowledge. |
Skills: On completion of an Enabling course, a student will demonstrate:
| CLO-EC2: Locate, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information through self-directed learning for effective use in academic contexts, including online learning environments CLO-EC3: Work independently and collaboratively to apply academic literacy and communication skills to clearly express and exchange ideas, theories, and analysis that support effective engagement with tertiary study. |
Application of knowledge and skills: A student completing an Enabling course will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills by:
| CLO-EC4: Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to generate ideas and solutions in a range of disciplinary contexts while adopting student practices that align with institutional academic expectations. |
Course rules
To complete the Deakin Uni Ready program, you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
- 3 credit points of compulsory core units (subjects),
- a 1 credit point program elective
- Most units are equal to one credit point.
All students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Note: This program is part-time only
Course structure
Program units
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first period of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Core
| AIX160 | Introduction to University Study |
| AIX161 | Academic English and Communication |
| AIX162 | Critical Thinking |
Program Electives
Plus 1 credit point selected from:
| AIX163 | Foundations of Health |
| AIX164 | Foundation Mathematics |
| AIX165 | Foundation Science |
| AIX166 | Stories We Tell: Foundations in Arts and Humanities |
Fees and charges
This program is offered under the FEE-FREE Uni Ready Courses Commonwealth Grant Scheme.
Deakin Uni Ready students are not eligible for any Deakin University financial scholarships, loans or bursaries, or government financial assistance, including Centrelink, grants or HECS- HELP.
Further information
Contact Student Central for assistance in course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements. Student Central can also provide information for a wide range of services at Deakin. To help you understand the University vocabulary, please refer to our Enrolment codes and terminology page.