Program Overview
The Children's Literature at Deakin University\xc2\xa0 is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 humanities. 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 Children's Literature 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Children's Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Retelling Myths and Tales: Classic to Contemporary
- Criticism of Literature for Children: A Variety of Approaches
- The Picture Book: Reading and Writing
- Writing Fiction for Young Adults
- Texts for Young Adults
- Foundations in Narrative Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- To be eligible for entry into the Graduate Diploma of Children\'s Literature applicants require:
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (min. 3 years) in any discipline area or approved international equivalent; 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International 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
Melbourne, Australia
Deakin University is a public research university in the state of Victoria, Australia. Its largest campus is in Victoria's capital Melbourne, with regional campuses in Geelong and Warrnambool. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2010-04-18
- Start Date 2018-07-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months