Graduate Diploma of Film and Television

Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Assessment methods

Assessment will take place at the unit level and has been designed to ensure successful attainment of all Course Learning Outcomes and corresponding Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes over the duration of the course. In particular, assessment of the core units focuses the application of skills and knowledge to produce work that reflects industry practices and standards.

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. Refer to the relevant unit guide.

Compulsory learning experiences

International students studying through the Cloud Campus may not be granted a visitor visa to complete mandatory onsite components of the course.

Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning and collaborative research training arrangements.

Reasonable adjustments

Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability.

Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.

All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.

Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.

For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library

Minimum course entry requirements

Entry will be based on performance in:

• Bachelor Degree or higher; OR
• two years relevant work experience; OR
• evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree and how to apply for credit.

The available fee places for this course are detailed above.

Tuition fees are determined by your enrolment:

• If you are offered a full fee paying place, your tuition fees are calculated based on your course.
• If you are offered a Commonwealth supported place, your tuition fees are calculated depending on the units you choose. Not all courses at Deakin have Commonwealth supported places available.

The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing the first year of this course. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning.

* One year full-time study load is typically represented by eight credit points of study. Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together 8 credit points of a typical combination of units for your course.

You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the Handbook.

Learn more about fees and available payment options.

The Graduate Diploma of Film and Television will provide a pathway into the Master of Film and Television.

Guaranteed pathways

Students who complete the following courses will be guaranteed a place in the Graduate Diploma of Film and Television and receive credit as specified:

• Graduate Certificate of Film and Television, 4 credits

The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.

Graduates will be well placed for roles in media production from film making advertising, sports media, and broadcast television to the production of online content.