Media @ a glance

What?

Diploma of Media & Communication

(CRICOS Code 059997G)

The Diploma consists of Deakin's first year degree units and provides you with a pathway to second year of the relevant Bachelor degrees at Deakin. Areas include animation, film studies, journalism, media and communication, photography and public relations.

Why?

  • Small class sizes taught by university level staff
  • 3 possible start dates (Mar, Jun, Oct)
  • Fast track option available (complete in 8 or 12 months)
  • Extra contact time with your tutors
  • Gain real-world industry experience when you study your Bachelor
  • World class facilities

How?

  1. Download the pdf below for full details of this course.
  2. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button above.
  3. Click 'Apply today' to send through your application, or
  4. Click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
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Entry into 2nd year of

Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communication)

(CRICOS Code 048014J)

(majors in: Animation, Film Studies, Journalism, Media and Communication, Photography, Public Relations)

Bachelor of Arts

(CRICOS Code 012762C)

(majors in: Film Studies, Journalism, Media and Communication, Photography, Public Relations)

Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations)

(CRICOS Code 022247F)

Bachelor of Film and Digital Media

(CRICOS Code 060430C)

(Animation and Photography major only)

Diploma Campus Locations

  • Melbourne Campus at Burwood

Popular careers for graduates

Animation and digital culture

  • advertising agencies
  • film production companies
  • marketing consultancies
  • multimedia businesses
  • television corporations
  • web development companies

    • Film and digital media

  • advertising agencies
  • broadcast television
  • corporate communication companies
  • film education associations
  • film production companies
  • freelance film production
  • media associations
  • television corporations

    • Journalism

  • advertising agencies
  • consumer and business magazine publishers
  • freelance journalism
  • metropolitan, suburban and country newspapers
  • press agencies
  • public relations agencies
  • publishing companies
  • radio stations
  • television channels

    • Media and communication

  • education sector
  • entertainment industry
  • marketing consultancies
  • multimedia businesses
  • newspaper and magazine publishers
  • public relations agencies
  • radio and television companies

    • Photography

  • community arts organisations
  • creative practice
  • freelance photography
  • photo journalism
  • professional studio photography
  • web and multimedia design companies.

    • Public relations

  • communication consultants
  • consumer goods and services companies
  • event management companies
  • finance, health, manufacturing industries
  • government departments
  • marketing consultancies
  • media and entertainment industries
  • public relations agencies
  • tourism, hospitality and service industries

    • Tuition Fees

    Year International Students Australian Students FEE-HELP

    2012

    A$18,760 (A$2,345 per unit)

    A$15,904 (A$1,988 per unit)

    available for Australian students