Program Overview
The Communication at Deakin University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Communications & Media over 6 months, delivered Hybrid. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Hybrid
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,480 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Geelong, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Multimedia Journalism
- International News
- Investigative and Narrative Journalism
- Feature Writing
- Newsroom Practice
- Broadcast Journalism
- Journalism Portfolio
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- To be eligible for entry into the Graduate Certificate of Communication applicants require:
- Bachelor degree in any discipline area; or 5 years relevant professional experience within the last 10 years.
- Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories. In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant\'s previous academic record.
- To be eligible for admission to this program, all applicants must also meet the minimum English language requirements.
- Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
- It is the students responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,480 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 10,480 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Deakin University\xc2\xa0 directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Deakin University
Deakin University
Victoria, Australia
public university in Melbourne, Australia
University Profile- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 6 months
