Program Overview
The Arts (Literary Studies) at Deakin University\xc2\xa0 is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Arts & Design over 6 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 arts & design. 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 Arts (Literary Studies) 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: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts (Literary Studies) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Foundations in Narrative Theory
- Foundations in Professional and Creative Writing
- Creative Enterprise Project
- Blogging and Online Communication Techniques
- Feature Writing
- Creative Nonfiction: the Personal Essay
- Fiction Writing: Story, Structure and Starting Out
- Script Writing
- Advanced Poetics
- Editing
- Publishing
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Entry requirements - specific
IELTS / 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\xc2\x92 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 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,960 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 6,256 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State 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- Start Date 2017-11-03
- Language English
- Duration 6 months