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.

• Journalism
  
  
  • Graduate Certificate of Journalism
    
    
  • Graduate Diploma of Journalism
    
    
• Master of Arts (Professional Communication) - by course work
  The Master of Arts (Professional 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:
  • Public Relations
  • Media and Communication
  • Professional Writing
  • Children's Literature
  • Literary Studies