Overview

Through the Communication (Digital Media) program from Deakin University by building your entrepreneurial mindset - and your personal brand - from day one. By developing your expertise and confidence in problem-solving, teamwork and collaboration - while building a deep understanding of data and analytics - you'll create compelling content that drives results. You'll get access to virtual and augmented realities along with artificial intelligence and gamification. Be exposed to opportunities to connect to industry through industry events, internships and networking with online communities and professionals.

Career opportunities:

Digital media work spans a diverse range of industries and organisations, from multimedia businesses to public relations agencies to content providers in the entertainment industry.

Deakin graduates find work in the following roles:

content producer/digital producer
social media officer/coordinator
media assistant/officer/advisor
community engagement officer/coordinator
marketing analyst/coordinator
various social media specialist freelance work.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication in Everyday Life

Making Social Media

Making Video

Digital Media Entrepreneurship

Media Ecologies

Media Law and Ethics

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

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Digital Media View 149 other Bachelors in Communication Studies 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS code:09272D Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
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
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16678 AUD / year

≈ 16678 AUD / year

Additional Details

National - Commonwealth Supported Place

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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