GraduateCommunications & Media

Graduate Certificate of Communication

Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia

About this program

The Graduate Certificate of Communication at Deakin University is a half-year postgraduate course that helps professionals build the strategic communication and critical thinking skills needed to grow their career in the media and communication industry. Designed for people stepping into postgraduate study, it lets students tailor their learning to their goals through units in areas such as writing news, brand storytelling, public relations, media law and design strategy. It offers a flexible, supported study experience and a pathway into the Graduate Diploma and Master of Communication. Graduates work in public relations, content, journalism, marketing communication and corporate communication roles.

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$40,800
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period 4 credit points of communication course elective units. Select 4 credit points of course electives from: Law
  • Ethics and Communication Practice Writing with the Camera Documentary Production Practice Practice
  • Industry and Publics Communication Concepts Making Sense and Dollars in Communities Online Social Media Content Creation Digital Brand Storytelling Reputation Management: Crisis
  • Risk and Responsibility Advanced Brand Communication Communication for Social Change Sports Media in the Digital Age

Admissions

To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria: completion of a bachelor degree or higher; at least two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent), e.g. journalist, public relations specialist, content writer, advertising

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