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Diploma of Communication, Leading to Bachelor of Communication - Journalism

Navitas Group - Deakin College - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Australia,Victoria

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 30,660/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jun 2024

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 0 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds VIC 3216, Australia

Overview
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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Diploma of Communication, Leading to Bachelor of Communication - Journalism

Program Overview

Our Diploma is equivalent to the 1st year of your Deakin University degree.
A Diploma from Deakin College is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at Deakin University. Upon successful completion of your Diploma, you will be able to progress directly into the second year of your chosen degree at Deakin University.

Diploma of Communication
The Diploma of Communication offers a wide range of unit choices that give you a lot of flexibility when you’re entering the second year of a relevant Deakin University degree. Areas of study include advertising, communications, journalism, digital media, public relations and more.

Pathway to Deakin University
On completion of this Diploma you can pathway into the Bachelor of Communication at Deakin University:

Bachelor of Communication
In 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’ll 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’ll create persuasive messages that move people to action.

You’ll develop specialised industry skills, with the option to major in the following areas:

- Advertising

- Digital and social media

- Journalism

- Public relations.

Along with your major, you’ll personalise your degree with minors in complementary study areas, like integrated communication, creative advertising, photojournalism, Indigenous studies and more.

Major: Journalism
Put yourself in a position to change public perception with Deakin's Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Journalism.

A truly hands-on learning experience, this course will give you a taste of the fast-evolving news and media industry. With access to specialist newsrooms and industry-standard equipment, you'll understand how to produce news and features with impact. Learn to engage, entertain and inspire audiences in print, online, video and audio platforms.

You'll build a rich portfolio by unearthing stories, sourcing interviews and writing and producing news packages for Deakin's journalism publication, DScribe.

You'll have the opportunity to gain an insider's perspective, with internships available through Deakin's industry partners. You'll be job-ready for a broad range of professional journalist environments.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Undergraduate Pathway

Application Processing Days

10 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jun 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 30,660 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Navitas Group - Deakin College - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 Minimum Listening - 5.5 Minimum Reading - 5.5 Minimum Writing - 5.5 Minimum Speaking - 5.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 52.0 Minimum Listening - 5.0 Minimum Reading - 5.0 Minimum Writing - 19.0 Minimum Speaking - 16.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 42.0 Minimum Listening - 42.0 Minimum Reading - 42.0 Minimum Writing - 42.0 Minimum Speaking - 42.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 85.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
With humans constantly processing more information than ever before, communication play a pivotal role in shaping what people care about. Clear and compelling communication is an influential tool that is highly sought-after across sectors and industries, impacting everything from public opinion, education, politics and social justice issues.

When you study a Bachelor of Communication, you walk away with a diverse range of in-demand and highly transferrable skills that employers are looking for.

You’ll have the critical skills to work across industries, worldwide. Your future career could see you working in private, public, or non-profit sectors, be it a newsroom, a top agency or digital start-up, or even as an entrepreneurial self-starter. Our graduates go on to excel in roles such as:

Account manager
Advertising art director
Brand specialist
Copywriter
Digital creative
Digital marketer or media specialist
Editor
Journalist
Marketing communications strategist
Media researcher or planner
Public relations professional
Publisher
Social media manager

Scholarships

Progression Scholarship

Automatically Awarded Scholarships:
Deakin International Merit Scholarships (South Asia -Onshore)

20% Fee reduction if a student achieved 70-74.9% WAM at Deakin College
25% Fee reduction if a student achieves 75+ WAM at Deakin College

Scholarships Awarded by Application:
Deakin Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

Offers 100% or 50% contribution towards your tuition fee- required WAM 85%

Deakin International Scholarship

Offers 25% contribution towards your tuition fee - required WAM 65%

www.deakin.edu.au/find-a-scholarship

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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