Overview

Areas of study include advertising, communications, journalism, digital media and public relations.

Careers

Employment and career options upon completing your Diploma of Communication at Deakin College:

Advertising agency roles

Account management

Media planning

Journalist

Copywriting and art direction

Media policy and management

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Communication in Everyday Life

Design Skills

Advertising Principles and Practices

Creative Brand Communication

Strategic Communication and Writing

Making Social Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

8 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 24 other preparation in Media Management 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

Entry to Diploma courses requires the successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

CRICOS Provider Codes: Deakin College 01590J

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

33240 AUD / full

≈ 33240 AUD / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25620 AUD / full

≈ 25620 AUD / full

Living costs

Geelong

Australia

1000 - 2000 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Geelong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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