Foundation Program (Standard) (089916J) + Diploma of Information Technology (097891B) + Bachelor of Computer Science (083695K)

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.

The Bachelor of Computer Science course equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design and develop innovative software solutions to address multifaceted information and technology problems faced by the community, business and industry. Learn what it takes to create and integrate complex new computing technologies while exploring existing and emerging challenges. Students will explore areas such as data analytics, machine learning, robotics, intelligent and autonomous systems, and telecommunications.