I chose Deakin University because it has some of the best faculty for the bachelor of psychological science course. Deakin University has structured the course in such a way it helps in the overall development of the student. and when i was gathering information regarding the Deakin University i contacted many alumni of Deakin University and they all told me that Deakin University is the best university that offers the course that i wanted to pursue and it will help me in getting a job and in research.
Course Curriculum
We get hands on knowledge of the subject and the faculty members that are there are researchers and are some of the best minds in their fields, they always provide us with fresh knowledge and perspective regarding the subjects. University also invite many guest lecturer.
Exams
I had to meet the criteria set by the university. I submit a SOP which was more focused on the immigration. I didn't give LORs or essays. I just had to match the cutoff marks for my course that was set by the university(my high school marks). There was one round of interview that was conducted by the internal department of the university in which I was asked question related to my course that i wanted to enroll myself into.
Placement
Deakin University has something called talent this helps us to get internships and job they will help and guide the students to apply for the internship and job if the candidate wants to apply for the job and internship Deakin university also provide its students with research opportunities if they want to go in the research domain.
Internship
no i did not opt for any internship or co-op
Fees
$27 176 for full time course
Scholarship
no i did not receive any scholarship
Faculty
the faculty members that are there are researchers and are some of the best minds in there fields they always provide the students with fresh knowledge and perspective regarding the subjects university also invite many guest lecturer.
Campus Life
Deakin University has state of the art infrastructure the library facility is available 24x7 for the students and it is also available online the library has all the books relating to the courses and the university also has a football ground and a basketball court ,and a cricket ground the university also provides its students with the gym facility the students get discount on the gym facility. the university has many different clubs to choose from like culture club, sport club, anime club and course related club as well.
Hostel
My first residence was Deakin's own residences. There my rent was around $750 and I had my own private room with a laundry where all the bills were included expect the laundry. For my second accommodation, I rented a whole house with one of my friends and there I was paying all the bills and everything. But, there were 4 rooms in the house. Right now, I am living in one house and I'm renting this one where all bills are included. I just have to spend money on groceries.
