Foundation Program (Extended) (089917G) + Diploma of Information Technology (097891B) + Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence (0100304)

Program Description The Deakin College Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. It aims to prepare students for further study in a Deakin College Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Deakin University bachelor degree.

The course consists of either a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: five core units and three elective units. The extended track program has an additional four units.

Various support services focusing on language, literacy and numeracy assistance are also available to help students in their studies. Each unit includes four hours of classes per week. Assessment for all units is continuous and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final two-hour examination. To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Program, students must complete and pass all eight units in the standard program or 12 units in the extended program.

The Diploma of Information Technology can gain students entry into the second year of a Deakin University bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or Cybersecurity. With a broad introduction to computing, students will be perfectly placed to pursue a more specialised area during their degree studies.

Deakin University's Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence equips students with the knowledge and skills to design, develop and evolve software solutions that harness the latest advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Get hands-on experience developing AI-driven software solutions with the support of academics who are leaders in this emerging field. Students will have access to full- equipped computer labs with the latest software and technologies to ensure them that graduate with the specialist skills to design and build the intelligent systems of the future. They will also have opportunities to obtain certificates from the training program for Microsoft Azure AI.