GraduateCommunications & Media
Graduate Diploma of Communication
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma of Communication at Deakin University is a one-year postgraduate course that helps professionals advance their skill set, expand their network and understand the technological, political and social changes disrupting the communication industry. Students learn the power of persuasive communication and critical thinking, and gain specialist knowledge for roles that influence opinion. The degree can be tailored through study areas such as writing the news, brand storytelling, public relations campaigns, design strategies and media law. Graduates work in public relations, content, journalism, marketing communication and corporate communication.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) 8 credit points of communication electives, selected from: Communication and Creative Arts Internship
- 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. advertising, content writing, event planning, public relations, editing
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