Why Deakin?
9 in 10 graduates get a job within 4-6 months
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#1 Victorian university for student support
#1 Victorian uni for course satisfaction
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Bachelor of Communication
Craft content that resonates with audiences and drives action across print, digital, audio and video platforms.
Bachelor of Digital Marketing and Advertising
Storytelling meets data-driven insights in the only degree of its kind by an Australian university,
Double degrees in communication
Combine Communication with another bachelor degree such as Business, Commerce or Politics, Policy and Economics.
Graduate Certificate of Communication
Develop communication and media expertise while preparing for careers in a rapidly evolving global industry.
Graduate Diploma of Communication
Strengthen your communication, research and analytical skills for careers across media, digital and communication sectors.
Master of Communication
Develop advanced communication expertise through industry practice and contemporary research.
Did you know?
You can build a communication degree as unique as your ambitions. Combine majors, minors or specialisations across advertising, digital media, journalism, public relations, design and more.
Meet the Master of Communication Course Director
Join Dr Erin Hawley as she shares why storytelling matters, how communication is changing, and what students can expect at Deakin.
9 in 10 graduates get a job within 4-6 months
Your career possibilities
Communications Manager
A communications professional who develops messaging and content for internal and external audiences. They help organisations build strong relationships and maintain a positive reputation.
Journalist
A media professional who researches, interviews and reports on news and current events. They create accurate, engaging stories across print, digital and broadcast platforms.
Editor
A publishing professional who reviews and refines written content for publication. They ensure content is accurate, clear and aligned with editorial standards.
Content Creator
A creative professional who produces engaging content for digital audiences. They create videos, articles and social media content to inform, entertain and connect with audiences.
Industry-connected learning
Build career-ready skills through practical projects, events and internships with access to 600+ employers, then graduate with a professional portfolio and connections to launch your career.
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Pathways
Discover the pathway to your preferred course.
Trimester dates by course
There are three trimesters per calendar year. Each trimester lasts four months. Two trimesters are equal to one full academic year.
Deakin’s trimesters run from:
March to June (Trimester 1)
July to October (Trimester 2)
November to February (Trimester 3)
Find trimester intakes for your course in the course guide.
Fees and scholarships
Learn how university fees work and explore financial assistance options to reduce your course costs, from scholarships to government help loans. Get the assistance you need to succeed at Victoria’s #1 university for student support.
Study online
Join 60,000+ online students enjoying the flexibility to study from anywhere. Study at the top choice for online university in Victoria.4
9 in 10 graduates get a job within 4-6 months
Hear from our alumni
Deakin allowed me to pivot. I went from PR to broader communications, in-house, agency and now for a large corporation in marketing. I loved the industry learning and encouragement to do internships, which ultimately helped me get a job.
I completed work experience at Ten News, an internship at Knox Council and visited newsrooms like The Age, Channel Nine and met with journalists and presenters. I was also the social media editor for Dscribe, the online newspaper created by students.
I'm the Media and PR Manager at Football Australia (Matildas). Deakin helped me reflect on the deeper role communication plays in shaping how we see women in sport, and to better advocate for stories that move the game and the conversation forward.
I own my own PR and communication agency and have various consulting roles and board positions. I plan to move to the US to work in college sports, in the NIL (name, image, likeness) landscape. The ten-year anniversary of starting my own business has been a career highlight.
Whether through conducting research, writing a paper, developing a marketing communications plan, or publishing a journal article, this course has helped build confidence in my own voice and the contribution I can make as a communications professional.
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Design and creative arts
Build creative and practical skills to create innovative work across design, visual arts, writing and performance.
Film, television and animation
Develop storytelling and production skills for careers in screen media, entertainment and creative industries.
Humanities and social sciences
Align your passions and values to your ultimate career. Personalise your degree and develop the critical skills to make an impact.
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