Postgraduate studies in Journalism

Program overview

Deakin's journalism courses develop the analytical skills necessary for reporting events in context, with the aim to prepare journalists for the challenges of the twenty-first century.

To help integrate study with work and personal commitments, Deakin has designed its journalism postgraduate courses with flexibility and support. On and off-campus study are available for most units, and full or part-time study modes are available (Graduate Certificate only available part-time).

Career opportunities

The courses enable graduates to move across professional fields by building upon student knowledge bases. The courses are also designed for people working in the journalism industry who are seeking to upgrade their qualifications or to refresh or advance their professional skills.

Journalism courses

Deakin's Journalism courses are offered as an articulating suite that includes a graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master degree.

• Graduate Certificate of Journalism
• Graduate Diploma of Journalism
• Master of Communication - is designed to facilitate specific and intensive professional training. Students can specialise in Journalism and enhance these studies by taking elective units from other specialist areas - such as: Advertising, Media and Communication, Public Relations, Professional Writing, Children's Literature and Literary Studies.

Staff

Paul Bethell | Colleen Murrell | Janine Little | Lisa Waller

Students

Postgraduate award winners

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.