Course overview
Unlock your creative, strategic and digital potential with Deakin’s Bachelor of Digital Marketing and Advertising; the only degree of its kind offered by an Australian university. Explore the full spectrum of brand communication, where data, consumer relationships, creativity and technology collide. Study consumer psychology and business analytics while building your advertising craft – from copywriting and art direction to social media content and brand campaigns. Turn audience insights into creative brand stories that capture attention and influence behaviour.
Work with the industry tools and emerging technologies driving today's digital economy. Develop the skills to engage ethically with AI, think strategically and create compelling content across digital platforms. Build in-demand data-driven marketing knowledge, advertising and AI capabilities. Graduate ready for careers across digital marketing, marketing and advertising.
Key dates
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 1 2027 close 7 February 2027
Timely VTAC entry closes 28 September 2026 at 5pm. View other VTAC dates
Current Deakin students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
- Award granted
- Bachelor of Digital Marketing and Advertising
- Year
2027 course information
- VTAC code
To be advised
- Deakin code
- A337
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 7
Course structure
To complete the Bachelor of Digital Marketing and Advertising students must pass 24 credit points and meet the following course rules to be eligible to graduate. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in their first study period
- 17 credit points of core units
- 3 credit points of Employability sequence units
- 4 credit points of elective units
- a maximum of 10 credit points at level 1
- a minimum of 6 credit points at level 3
Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year.
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Plus 1 credit point from:
Plus 1 credit point from:
Intakes by location
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Online
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Burwood (Melbourne)
- Online
New course available for intake from Trimester 1, 2027
Course duration
You may be able to study available units in the optional third trimester to fast- track your degree, however your course duration may be extended if there are delays in meeting course requirements, such as completing a placement.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
Work experience
Prepare for your future by getting real world experience and the employability skills to succeed, while completing your degree. The Employability Stream is tailored to support you to be future ready. Deakin’s suite of Work Integrated Learning programs can connect you with internships, social impact programs and opportunities to extend your skills in settings across the globe.
Elective units may also provide additional opportunities for Work Integrated Learning experiences.
Inclusive learning support
At Deakin, we're committed to ensuring an inclusive environment that supports all students to belong, thrive and succeed. We work closely with students, where needed, to identify potential barriers to participation and where possible, provide tailored support so students can engage with learning and assessment activities.
If you are neurodivergent, have a disability, health condition or mental health condition that may impact your study or participation in university life, and want to know how Deakin could support you, contact our Domestic students (opens in a new window) or International students (opens in a new window) or Disability Resource Centre (opens email client) teams for a collaborative and confidential discussion. This discussion is to support you to make plans for your studies and future career and will not have any bearing on your application to the course.
Entry requirements
Your academic history, work and life experience, and individual circumstances will be considered. Meeting the minimum academic and English language requirements does not guarantee admission, but alternative pathways may be available.
Academic requirements
If you're currently studying Year 12, or completed Year 12 in the last two years, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
- Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
ATAR
- Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
If you have undertaken higher education studies after secondary schooling, you will need to meet all the following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
- successful completion of at least two bachelor level or above units (AQF Level 7 or equivalent)
If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
If you have undertaken any Vocational Education and Training (VET) study after secondary school, you will need to meet at least one of following criteria to be considered for admission to this degree:
- completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
- at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline
If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
If you finished Year 12 more than three years ago, or did not finish Year 12, and have not undertaken any further study, you may be considered for admission to this degree based on your work, volunteer and/or life experience.
Submit a personal statement outlining your motivation to study, previous education and employment history, and how this course can assist your career aspirations or progression. Think of it as a job application cover letter - it should be relevant and demonstrate your commitment and interest in this course or study area.
If you don't meet the academic entry requirements, haven't completed Year 12, or don't hold any relevant qualifications, the STAT (Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test) Multiple Choice (MC) may be an option for you to meet course entry requirements.
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) English Units 3 and 4: Study score of 25 in English as an Additional Language (EAL) or 20 in any other English
- IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
Subject adjustment
A study score of 30 in any Business, Product Design And Technology, Economics, any English, Media, Interactive Digital Media, Psychology, Visual Communication Design or Extended Investigation equals 4 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 12 points.
Access and equity
Equity schemes and scholarships, formerly known as Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS), enable Deakin to consider any disadvantaged circumstances you may have experienced and how these have impacted your studies. Equity schemes help us identify whether you are from an under- represented group when making selection decisions for certain courses. It's important to note that participation in an equity scheme does not exempt you from meeting the standard course entry requirements. Learn more about Deakin's equity schemes and scholarships.
Learn more about Deakin courses and how we compare to other universities when it comes to the quality of our teaching and learning. We're also committed to admissions transparency. Read about our first intake of 2026 students (PDF, 879KB) – their average ATARs, whether they had any previous higher education experience and more.
Not sure if you can get into Deakin? Discover the different entry pathways we offer and study options available to you, no matter your ATAR or education history.
Recognition of prior learning
We value your previous study and experience. Recognition of prior learning enables you to get credit for what you've already achieved. When you apply, we'll consider your previous study and experience for recognition of prior learning.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Estimated tuition fee - (CSP) ?Commonwealth Supported Places are subsidised by the Australian Government. The estimated tuition fee shown is the student contribution amount.
$14,971 for 1 yr full-time - Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
The estimated tuition (student contribution) fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your student contribution is determined by the units you enrol in and will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. You may also be eligible for a HECS-HELP loan to defer payment of all or part of your student contribution.
Check your eligibility or learn more about CSP or HECS-HELP.
Scholarship options
We want to help you excel at Deakin. Our scholarships recognise your dedication and achievements, providing financial support that can ease the cost of living and studying. With less pressure, you’ll have more freedom to focus on what matters most – your education and future success.
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Applications for Trimester 1, 2027 are open. We've helped over 300,000 Deakin graduates across Australia and throughout the world apply with confidence. In Year 12? Follow these how to apply steps. Completed secondary education in or prior to 2024? Follow these how to apply steps.
Pathways
Further studies are available at Honours and Postgraduate level. Many students choose to enter into the Bachelor of Communication and Creative Arts (Honours) or the Master of Communication.
Career outcomes
Deakin is the #1 Victorian university for course satisfaction and it shows. Graduates from the Bachelor of Digital Marketing and Advertising have a range of in-demand technical and transferable skills and are equipped to excel in professional roles, including:
- Advertising account manager
- Advertising art director
- Advertising copywriter
- Advertising strategist
- Brand manager
- Content marketing specialist
- Digital marketing analyst
- Digital brand strategist
- Digital content producer
- Digital marketing coordinator
- Digital media researcher
- Influencer marketing coordinator
- Marketing communications coordinator
- Performance marketing specialist
- Media and audience insights specialist
- Social media manager.
Your course learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills and capabilities you’ll develop and be able to demonstrate by the time you graduate. Built into your course through your units and assessments, they provide a clear picture of what you’ll be equipped to know, understand and do – preparing you to apply your learning with confidence beyond university.
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Analyse, apply and evaluate theoretical and technical knowledge to produce ethical, authentic and effective marketing and advertising outcomes for the digital era. |
| Articulate knowledge of brand communication models and strategies within organisational contexts and produce compelling multimodal content for digital platforms and traditional media. |
| Analyse, evaluate and apply digital technologies in marketing and advertising practice to build and maintain mutually beneficial consumer and client relationships. |
| Identify and critically evaluate scholarly, industry media and market intelligence from diverse sources and apply insights in academic and practical contexts. |
| Identify relevant problems faced by organisations, and research, plan and formulate brand communication solutions that address complex consumer needs and values. |
| Learn in a self- directed manner, reflect on individual performance and take responsibility for current and ongoing professional development. |
| Work collaboratively on team-based projects, demonstrate initiative, provide and respond to constructive feedback and adapt flexibly to project demands. |
| Critically and ethically evaluate intercultural brand communication contexts and apply reflective thinking to work in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and across diverse social and cultural frameworks. |
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