Overview

Throughout the Communication (Journalism) program from Deakin University you'll understand how to produce news and features with impact. Learn to engage, entertain and inspire audiences in print, online, video and audio platforms. You'll build a rich portfolio by unearthing stories, sourcing interviews and writing and producing news packages for Deakin's journalism publication, DScribe. You'll have the opportunity to gain an insider's perspective, with internships available through Deakin's industry partners. You'll be job-ready for a broad range of professional journalist environments.

Career opportunities:

The demand for writers in the workforce is increasing with a 7.1% projected employment growth in the next five years (National Skills Commission projections to 2026). Our graduates work in-house or freelance for print, radio, television and multimedia newsrooms. They also work in business, government and the not-for-profit sector, taking up roles as:

Journalists
News presenters
Reporters
Copywriters
Content creators
Editors
Digital content managers
Media and communication advisers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

News Reporting
Feature Writing
Podcasting and Audio Journalism
Video Journalism
From the Fourth Estate to Fake News

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Journalism Digital Media Digital Marketing View 58 other Bachelors in Journalism in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 109272D Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
General admission requirements for entry into undergraduate courses for international students at Deakin are summarised in the undergraduate course requirements.
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37400 AUD / year

≈ 37400 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

16678 AUD / year

≈ 16678 AUD / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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