Postgraduate studies in Communication

Deakin University is a national leader in the provision of professional development programs for those working in the communication industry.

Deakin works in partnership with major employers and professional associations to deliver top quality programs in public relations, journalism and all aspects of professional communication.

Communication courses

Deakin's suite of Communication courses are offered as an articulating suite that includes graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and a master degree.

The Master of Communication can be taken by specialising in the following five areas, and students can enhance their degree by adding electives in children's literature and literary studies.

• Advertising
  
  
• Journalism
  
  
• Media and Communication
  
  
• Public Relations
  
  
• Professional Writing
  
  

Graduate Certificates and Diplomas:

• Graduate Certificate of Journalism
• Graduate Diploma of Journalism
  
  
• Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication
• Graduate Diploma of Media and Communication
  
  
• Graduate Certificate of Public Relations
• Graduate Diploma of Public Relations
  
  
• Graduate Certificate of Professional Writing
• Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing

Employment Opportunities

In addition to the traditional public relations and media positions, graduates also find employment in the specialised areas of: public affairs, print, radio, TV, online journalism, corporate affairs, advertising, marketing communications, online editing, publishing, community relations, customer relations, investor relations, employee relations, publicity, government relations, media relations, and crisis and issues management.

Why Choose Deakin University?

Flexibility
We know that postgraduate study is a big commitment. Deakin's postgraduate programs are genuinely flexible to help you fit your studies in with work and personal commitments. Regardless of where you live, resources can be posted to off-campus students or accessed from our comprehensive electronic collection.

Quality
At Deakin we pride ourselves on providing quality postgraduate courses for people working or aspiring to work in the area of communication. Quality is evident in all parts of our courses from the standard of our study materials to teaching staff who are leaders in their field. Ranked among the best in the world, our library service has set a benchmark for Australian universities.

Technology
As a Deakin student you have access to the best new technologies. The University has produced its own Software Essentials DVD to support online communication. All units offer a dedicated teaching and learning site Deakin Studies Online.

Networks
As a Deakin postgraduate student, you will become part of a network of researchers, academics, alumni and practitioners. You will have access to specialist knowledge and the opportunity to establish new contacts with people who are shaping and influencing all levels of the communication industry.