Diploma of Communication (097893M) + Bachelor of Communication (109272D)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summery

Program Description

The Diploma of Communication offers a wide range of unit choices that gives students a lot of flexibility when they are entering the second year of a relevant Deakin University degree. Areas of study include advertising, communications, journalism, digital media and public relations.

Bachelor of Communication: Deakin University
In a complex and changing world, effective communication is one of the most powerful tools to connect with people, pursue truth and inspire change. Students studying a Bachelor of Communication at Deakin will learn how to craft content that resonates with audiences across print, digital, audio and video platforms. Whether breaking a critical news story, writing a press release, creating a national campaign or running a high-profile event, Deakin graduates create persuasive messages that move people to action.

They will learn how the principles of ethical communication and technology apply in the modern media landscape and develop the critical thinking and practical production skills to target key audiences effectively. Students will harness their passion for creativity, communication and visual language to shape public opinion and thrive across a wide range of roles in the rapidly evolving media and communications sector.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

36

Writing

36

Listening

36

Speaking

36

Deakin College

221 Burwood Hwy, Burwood, Victoria, Australia

Program Intakes

Open date

September 21, 2024

Submission deadline

December 10, 2024

Open date

September 21, 2024

Submission deadline

January 1, 2025

Open date

September 21, 2024

Submission deadline

May 9, 2025

Open date

September 21, 2024

Submission deadline

September 5, 2025

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

8-12 month college diploma followed by a 2 year bachelor's degree completion including an optional work integrated learning experience

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$32193 AUD

Tution fee

Other Fees