Melbourne Courses – 2025 Trimester 1: Feb – Jun
If you have questions about the academics or courses available on this program, locate the Program Advisor to email them your questions directly.
Studying abroad can be a more meaningful and invigorating learning experience than at home—both inside and outside of the classroom. You may be more curious and alert than you usually are so use this heightened energy to enhance your studies as well as your cultural and geographical explorations. You may also encounter different teaching styles and course processes; be prepared to adapt and to learn.
Academics
USAC's partnership with Deakin University provides you with a wide array of course options including the opportunity for qualified year-long students with junior standing or higher to participate in a credit-bearing internship as part of their full-time course load. You are required to enroll in the equivalency of 12-16 U.S. credits per semester. Students on USAC's program enroll in regular Deakin University classes alongside their Australian peers. Courses are subject to availability and approval of prerequisites which are determined by Deakin University. Deakin University is AACSB and ABET accredited.
Areas of Study at Deakin University (subject to change):
Architecture and the Built Environment
- Architecture
- Construction Management
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Criminology
- Dance
- Drama
- Film Studies
- History
- International Relations
- Journalism
- Language and Culture Studies
- Literary Studies
- Media and Communication
- Photography
- Politics and Policy Studies
- Public Relations
- Sociology
- Visual Arts
Business
- Accounting
- Business Information Systems
- Commercial Law
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Interactive Marketing
- International Management
- International Trade and Economic Policy
- Property and Real Estate
- Supply Chain Management
- Technology Management
Education
- Early childhood education
- Primary teaching
- Secondary teaching
Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Robotics
Environment
- Environmental Management and Sustainability
- Environmental Science
- Marine Biology
- Wildlife and Conservation Biology
Health
- Food and Nutrition
- Health Sciences
- Public Health and Health Promotion
- Occupational Therapy
- Social Work
Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Game Development
- Interactive Media Design
- Mathematical Modelling
- Software Development
Law
- Commercial Law
- Law
Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Sciences
- Biological Chemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Chemistry
- Fisheries and aquaculture
- Forensic Science
- Freshwater biology
- Mathematical Modelling
- Zoology
Sport
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Sport Development
- Sport Management
Streamlined Trimester Packages
Deakin is now offering trimester packages made up of units that are pre-selected by faculty based on their strength and appeal to international students. As they are already pre-approved they also ensure a speedier admissions process since they don’t require prerequisites. Artificial Intelligence and Big Data, Digital Communications, Creative Writing and Literary Texts, Global Business, Sport Science, and Australiana are just some of the exciting packages offered.
Internships
Qualified year-long students may apply to take part in Deakin University's internship program. Deakin works closely with you to make your experiences valuable and ensure that placements are beneficial for all parties. Internship courses are offered through the Faculty of Business and Law, and through the Faculty of Arts and Education in the areas of journalism, public relations, communication and creative arts, history, and sociology. Internships are structured, credit-bearing placements that would be one of the four courses taken in a given trimester. You are required to research and locate your own host organization for the internship with guidance provided by Deakin.
Course Descriptions
To obtain course syllabi, click on the link(s) below and follow the prompts to specific course information. Please contact the USAC Advising department if you have difficulty finding the information.