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Browse our diploma courses

Our diplomas are equivalent to the 1st year of your Deakin University degree. Get the best possible start to your degree studies.

Some of our most popular diplomas

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Business

Become a high flyer. The Diploma of Business is your simplest entry point to the fast-paced world of business.

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Commerce

A Diploma of Commerce is your pathway into accounting, marketing, economics, finance, and more.

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Communication

The Diploma of Communication leads to Deakin University degrees in advertising, criminology, journalism, digital media and PR.

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Design

The Diploma of Design is the perfect foundation for studies in visual communication, animation and digital technologies.

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Engineering

This course is your pathway to specialising in civil, electrical and electronics, mechanical or mechatronics engineering.

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Film, Television & Animation

This Diploma provides a direct pathway into the dynamic Deakin University Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation.

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Health Sciences

This course is your path into a wide variety of degree courses in areas of health sciences, psychology, exercise, sport science and more.

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Information Technology

Use this Diploma to progress to a specialised area like computer science, cybersecurity, cloud computing, game development and more.

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Science

This Diploma can lead to degrees in science, biomedical science, environmental science, forensic science or zoology and animal science.

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