Deakin University offers a personalised experience, enhanced by innovative digital engagement. It leads by creating opportunities to live and work in a connected, evolving world.

Deakin University’s course curriculum integrates real-world expertise with practical skills to give its students a competitive edge. Get access to industry through Work Integrated Learning options and partnerships with some of Australia’s biggest companies, including Telstra, IBM, Save The Children and The Geelong Cats.

At Deakin, the goal is to always look forward, be agile and responsive to change. It has a history of using cutting-edge technology to provide personal and flexible learning experiences, amazing facilities and support for students so that their education prepares them for jobs of the future.

<h4>Applying for postgraduate study</h4>

Every domestic and international course has general and specific entry requirements. Requirements can include prerequisites (i.e. completion of certain units in Year 12), filling out a form, providing additional documentation, passing a written test, showing proof of past work experience or attending an interview or audition. Read the description for your desired course to understand these requirements. 
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<h4>More about Deakin University</h4>

With over 40 years of experience as one of Australia’s leading tertiary education providers, Deakin’s won numerous awards and teaches over 53,000 students each year. They offer students world-class programs and endless opportunities.

Deakin University is known as a globally connected university, with five popular campuses – including online Cloud Campus – and technology-rich learning centres across outer metropolitan Melbourne.

We lead by creating opportunities to live and work in a connected, evolving world.

Deakin University

<h4>How to apply</h4>

Applying for your undergraduate degree at Deakin couldn’t be easier. The average application is straightforward and takes around 20 minutes to complete. Follow these steps to make the process as simple as possible.

Browse from the hundreds of exciting undergraduate courses we have on offer. Undergraduate courses at Deakin generally begin in March, but 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.

Engaged learners 
 
Learners are at the centre of USC's learning and teaching practice. As a result USC is the only public University in Queensland to earn five stars for teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide annually since 2007.

USC provides its students with inclusive, personalised support in conjunction with programs that allow them ample opportunities to engage with their discipline, profession and community, including work integrated learning, entrepreneurship, and overseas study opportunities.

Outstanding teachers 
 
The University's teaching and support staff are known to:

<ul>
	<li>engage students and foster their curiosity</li>
	<li>facilitate student-centred learning and teaching experiences</li>
	<li>recognise students’ existing knowledge and experience</li>
	<li>enable students to become independent and life-long learners</li>
	<li>provide a range of suitable learning experiences, including collaborative learning, where knowledge can be tested and explored; and</li>
	<li>respect and support the development of students as individuals.</li>
</ul>

<h4>Graduate Satisfaction &amp; Employment&nbsp;</h4>

Students rate University of the Sunshine Coast below average in terms of full-time work and salary. However, the quality of teaching is way above average.

Overall satisfaction1: 85.3% (national average 83.0%) 
Teaching quality rating2: 81.0% (national average 71.8%) 
Skills improvement rating3: 80.3% (national average 79.7%) 
Full-time employment4: 74.8% (national average 83.5%) 
Median salary5: $68,900 (national average $80,000) 
Employer satisfaction7: 88.8% (national average 84.0%)

Source: <a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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Footnotes

<ol>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who expressed overall satisfaction with their course, based on an individual question in the CEQ.</li>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who agreed they experienced good teaching practices during their study.</li>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who agreed their studies had improved their generic skills.</li>
	<li>The proportion of graduates who were employed full-time four months after completing their course, as a percentage of those who were available for full-time employment.</li>
	<li>The median salary level of graduates who were in full-time employment.</li>
	<li>Department of Education and Training&nbsp;<a href="http://highereducationstatistics.education.gov.au/">Higher Education Statistics</a>.</li>
	<li>The extent to which employers were satisfied with graduates from Australian Catholic University, as per the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/about-this-site/employer-satisfaction">2017 Employer Satisfaction Survey</a>.</li>
</ol>

We value and support outstanding teaching, and work hard to create a learning environment in which students have every opportunity to flourish.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

<h4>Key Stats</h4>

Total students:&nbsp;13,000&nbsp; 
Founded:&nbsp;1994

<h4>Student Experience</h4>

The statistics below measure the educational experience of current students at&nbsp;University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) scores above average on all student experience metrics for undergraduate students.

Overall quality of educational experience:83.4% (national average 79.3%) 
Teaching quality:&nbsp;85.3%&nbsp;(national average 80.9%) 
Learner engagement:&nbsp;63.0%(national average 64.1%) 
Learning resources:&nbsp;88.9% (national average 84.1%) 
Student support:&nbsp;77.8%&nbsp;(national average&nbsp;72.2% ) 
Skills development :&nbsp;83.7% (national average 81.0%)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=experience-of-current-undergraduate-student">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>Graduate Satisfaction</h4>

These statistics measure how well recent graduates of University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) rated their learning experience.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) scores just above average on all student experience metrics for undergraduate students.

Overall satisfaction:&nbsp;84.8%&nbsp;(national average 80.0%) 
Teaching scale:&nbsp;75.8% (national average 63.0%) 
Skills scale:&nbsp;86.7%&nbsp;(national average 81.8%)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=experience-of-newly-qualified-higher-education-undergraduates">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>Graduate Employment</h4>

This section measures the employment outcomes of recent graduates from&nbsp;University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

Graduates from University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)&nbsp;employment rate are slightly below average of&nbsp; pther university graduates, however their annual salary is not any higher than the average.

Employed full-time:&nbsp;64.1%&nbsp;(national average 70.6%) 
Employed overall:&nbsp;86.5% (national average 87.5%) 
Enrolled in full-time study:&nbsp; 11.9%&nbsp;(national average 21.1%) 
Median annual salary:&nbsp;$55,000&nbsp; (national average $58,000)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=employment-outcomes">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>How to apply</h4>

USC offers more than 100 degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in beautiful locations in Queensland, Australia.

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