Emerging technologies short course subsidised places

Deakin is offering 60 subsidised places for four emerging technologies courses for only $800, backed by government grants. This means you'll pay only $800 for four courses, for a limited time (usually $4,400 in total or $1,100 per course).

You have the option to study four of six emerging technologies trends, choosing from Blockchain Technologies (June commencement), Emerging Cyber Threats and AI (June commencement), Extended Reality (June commencement), Quantum Computing Fundamentals and Applications (June commencement), Green Computing (October commencement) and Artificial Intelligence Applications (October commencement).

Enrolment for four courses at a subsided rate is via EventBrite. Head to our enrolment page and hit the 'Get tickets' button, then follow the prompts to reserve one of the limited places. You’ll be assessed for course suitability and must be a genuine learner committed to actively engaging in your courses.

Explore the emerging technologies stackable short courses, including job skill outcomes, industry involvement, how and what you’ll learn, and how you’ll be assessed. Remember to head to the enrolment page to access a limited subsidised place.

• Artificial Intelligence Applications
• Blockchain Technologies
• Emerging Cyber Threats and AI
• Extended Reality
• Green Computing
• Quantum Computing Fundamentals and Applications.

Short course details

You can commence from June 20, 2025 and must enrol before November 12, 2025 – if places are still available. You’ll complete each course in up to six months, with between 50 and 75 hours of learning and assessment per course.

You’ll earn 2 academic credit points^* with Deakin that are applicable towards a range of further study options, such as a Deakin postgraduate degree. Plus, you’ll receive a digital credential for each completed course, usable on LinkedIn.

You must be a genuine learner and actively engage in your course, and provide us with your Unique Student Identifier (USI), if applicable. This is a number you obtain from the Australian Government that becomes your individual Australian education number for life.

The Government has committed $18.5 million to the National Microcredential Pilot to support the delivery of microcredentials that support the Occupation Shortage List for up to 4,000 students. An independent evaluation in 2025 will assess the Pilot’s impact on skills shortages, industry partnerships, access, equity and higher education pathways. The Pilot will test if extending FEE-HELP to microcredentials increases participation of underrepresented groups in higher education.

Pay your fees or withdraw before census

FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan program that helps eligible students enrolled in eligible course places, pay their tuition fees. If you're eligible for a FEE-HELP loan, the Government will pay your tuition fees via a loan, which you'll repay when your taxable income reaches the applicable thresholds. Fees must be paid by census based on when you register and enrol:

• Enrol before August 8th: census 20/08/25
• Enrol between August 9 and September 19: census 17/09/2025
• Enrol between September 20 and October 31st: census 12/11/2025
• Enrol between November 1 and November 12th: census 10/12/2025.

The census date marks the deadline for withdrawing from a subject, your course or requesting a break from your study, without incurring financial liabilities or having the action recorded on your academic transcript and statements.