Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront
Deakin University - Geelong Waterfront

1 Gheringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts (083982C)

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Summary

Upskill for the creative career students have always wanted with the Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts. Collaborate on real-world creative projects to build students' portfolio and customize their degree to match their personal and professional interests.

The Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts allows students to hone their creative practice alongside students from Deakin University six creative arts disciplines: visual arts, photography, animation and motion capture, visual communication design, dance and drama. By collaborating with artists from different fields, students will broaden their understanding of creativity while developing transferable skills that employers value, such as imaginative thinking, problem solving and leadership.

On top of core units of study, students will strengthen their creative repertoire with six elective units. Students' electives can play to their strengths, or help them upskill in an unfamiliar discipline. Some of students' elective options include:
  • Writing with the Camera
  • Documentary Production Practice
  • Arts Marketing
  • Introduction to Digital Photography
  • Design Thinking and Problem Solving.
Elective units provide lots of practical experience, including industry-relevant creative projects that challenge students to apply theoretical frameworks in teams and as an individual. 

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Program Intakes

Open date

August 3, 2026

Submission deadline

February 3, 2027

Open date

August 3, 2027

Submission deadline

February 3, 2028

Cost and Duration

Postgraduate Diploma

Program Level

1 year graduate diploma

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$36000 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Coverage Fee: $653 per year