Postgraduate studies - Media and Communication

Program overview

The Media and Communication program at Deakin is distinctive because of its cross-disciplinary perspective underpinning a broad mix of subjects. Students choose from a wide range of units that suit their particular interests.

Units studied in the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Media and Communication gain credit in Deakin's Master of Communication. This flexible approach to skill-building is designed to match the dynamic and unpredictable nature of the industry.

To help integrate study with work and personal commitments, Deakin has designed its media and communication postgraduate courses with flexibility and support. On and off-campus units are available, and full or part-time study modes are available (depending on units chosen).

Media and Communication courses

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

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

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.