Deakin University
Bachelor of Communication
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIn a complex and changing world, effective communication is one of the most powerful tools to connect with people, pursue truth, and inspire change. When you study a Bachelor of Communication at Deakin, you will learn how to craft content that resonates with your audience across print, digital, audio, and video platforms. Whether you’re breaking a critical news story, writing a press release, creating a national campaign, or running a high-profile event, you will create persuasive messages that move people to action.
You’ll develop specialized industry skills, with the option to major in the following areas:
- Advertising
- Digital and Social Media
- Journalism
- Public Relations
Along with your major, you will personalize your degree with minors in complementary study areas, like integrated communication, creative advertising, photojournalism, Indigenous studies, and more.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Current or recent Year 12
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
English language proficiency 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
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Communication will prepare you for the following roles.
Editor
An Editor makes changes to written work before it is published. You might correct errors, check facts or reduce the size of a written piece. Editor...
Communications Adviser
A Communications Adviser provides guidance on the release of information for a large organisation or business. You might oversee media and communic...
Communications Manager
Communications Managers are responsible for the way an organisation communicates with its clients, stakeholders and the general public — as well as...
Journalist
A Journalist writes and presents news stories in a range of media formats. You might research news events and conduct interviews with news subjects...
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers develop an organisation’s advertising and marketing strategies. They identify market opportunities for their company’s products...
About Deakin University
As one of Australia's largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and, most importantly, an educational portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience.
