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Course Structure
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Teaching Methods and Assessment

Course Structure

The Diploma of Media and Communication is offered in association with Deakin University as an alternative pathway to undergraduate studies and is taught at Deakin University's Melbourne Campus at Burwood. 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.

To be awared the Diploma of Media and Communication you must complete and pass eight of the units listed in the table below. Completion of specific core units are required for entry into the relevant Deakin University bachelor degree. Core units are listed under the specific degrees - see Further Studies.

Course Duration

The duration of the Diploma of Media and Communication is 3 trimesters (12 months). There is the option to fast track the course and complete it in two trimesters (8 months). Courses commence in March, June and October.

Teaching Methods and Assessment

Instruction for all units is classroom based. Four hours of class contact per week are allocated to each unit. Assessment for all units is ongoing and continuous, consisting of tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final three hour examination.

Other relevant information:

Further Studies
Unit Descriptions
Entry Requirements
Exemptions/Course Credit
Trimester Dates and Tuition Fees
Navitas Scholarships
How to Apply