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Media and communication
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Set yourself on the path to your dream career. Develop the practical skills and industry connections your future employers are looking for. Graduate ready to excel in digital strategies and emerging technologies.
Top 10 uni in Australia for communications and media
#207 university worldwide
#1 university in Melbourne for graduate employment
Accredited degrees by relevant industry bodies
#1 Victorian university for facilities and resources
#1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
Find a media and communication degree
Deakin’s flexible degrees allow you to shape your learning around your passion. Learn from some of the brightest minds in the industry and gain on-the-job experience, building your professional network as you go.
Looking for a media and communication degree that will prepare you for the workplace?
Deakin’s work-integrated learning and placement programs enable you to gain industry experience as you study.
Real-world experience and connections
You will develop your future career from day one with our built-in employability units. Take up an internship as part of your degree to gain industry exposure and develop a valuable professional network. Our communication students secure first-hand broadcasting, radio and sport journalism experience with top Australian media outlets.
Learn in cutting-edge facilities
Our wide range of professional facilities gives you access to everything you need to build your skillset and graduate in-demand. Work in an industry-standard newsroom and creative media lab. Access a green-screen studio, editorial hub, editing booths, sound studio, high-definition television broadcast studio, collaborative spaces and more.
Industry equipment for job-ready graduates
Gain practical experience in Deakin Studios (Melbourne) – our virtual production, television, film and animation studio. Get hands-on experience using professional equipment, including grading and editing rooms, green screen studio and stop motion animation stations. Access equipment including the ARRI Alexa mini camera, along with the most up-to-date virtual production technologies.
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Study at Deakin and be rewarded with new skills that will give you an
edge in the job market.
Pathways to Deakin University
Study on campus in Australia with local students at Deakin College and earn a guaranteed pathway to Deakin University. Based on campus, Deakin College provides a supportive and smooth pathway to a world-class degree at Deakin University. For example, you can successfully complete the Diploma of Communication and transition to Bachelor of Communication at Deakin.
Professional recognition
Deakin’s Bachelor of Communication is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). As a graduate, you will be eligible for accelerated membership of the PRIA, ensuring you remain connected and up-to-date with current industry standards and changes.
Top professional roles in media and communications
Your communication skills open doors to senior roles in industries like media, government, education, and more. At Deakin, we will help you build your network within the community and industry. The Australian Government employment projections predicts that by 2034, Australia will have:
- 23,300 new jobs for advertising and marketing professionals
- 7,100 new jobs for public relations professionals
- 3,100 new jobs for film, television, radio and stage directors
- 5,200 new jobs for journalists and other writers.*
Graduate career-ready and in-demand
Deakin is the top university in the Australian state of Victoria for graduate employment, so you can feel confident you will graduate in-demand, career-ready and with a valuable industry network.
I really love Deakin for the extra opportunities. I got the opportunity to intern, develop a professional network, enjoy the writing club and become a publisher and attend a range of networking events.
Master of Communication
World-class teaching experiences
Our industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning prepares you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Australia’s film industry is booming
The demand for highly skilled film, TV and animation practitioners is growing. Australia’s film, TV and production industry including international projects has grown by 98.7% in five years from 2016 to $4.6 billion.^
Learn from the best
Study at a top 10 university in Australia for communications and media. Learn from experienced academic staff who have worked with organisations including the Associated Press, BBC, Fairfax, Samsung and Penguin Books.
Why study in Australia?
Safe, welcoming and diverse, Australia is one of the most popular destinations for students around the world. Discover what it’s like to live and study in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
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Coming to Australia to study can be the adventure of a lifetime. From orientation and welcome sessions to academic support and social activities, we are here to support you every step of the way.
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The rise to relevance of communication skills
As the digital landscape continues to evolve at remarkable speed, there's one skillset that's more in demand than ever: communication.
*2024 Employment Projections - for the ten years to 2034, Jobs and Skills Australia.
^ Source ABS - Aussie film sector doubles to $4.5b, but Hollywood strike impact looms (afr.com)
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of sources.
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