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Graduate Diploma of Communication

Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus

Australia,Victoria

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 38,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Mar 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Victoria

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1974

Total Students: 60,000 +

Int. Students: 10,250 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Graduate Diploma of Communication

Program Overview

Take your career to new heights in an industry famed for its progression and pace. Advance your current skillset, expand your professional network and actively contribute to real industry challenges.

Looking for an adaptable communications qualification that will solidify your expertise and boost your employment opportunities?

With unprecedented advancement in technology and the increasing globalisation of business enterprises, strategic communication and critical thinking skills are a highly valued, modern-day commodity. Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Communication gives you the specialist knowledge and skills to empower you to thrive in roles that influence and shape opinion.

Tailor your degree to your career goals – undertake intensive study in journalism, television production, public relations, digital media, or visual communication design, or explore cross-disciplinary study. Enjoy a flexible, supported and stimulating learning environment, while collaborating with like-minded students, including those already working in industry. Learn from experienced staff and experts in the field, who ensure our course content stays up to date with the latest technological advances, industry demands and market conditions.

Explore theoretical concepts and frameworks and learn how to apply them in a practical setting. With internship and work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities available, you can enhance your employment capabilities while expanding your professional networks.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

Application Processing Days

2 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Backlogs Allowed

Work Experience Required

2 Years

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2024		Closed
mar 2025		Open
jul 2024		Closed
jul 2025		Open
nov 2024		Closed
nov 2025		Opening Later

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 38,800 per year

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

Living Cost in Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood 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 - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Bachelors degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship

Students who complete the Deakin College Foundation program and enrol directly into a Deakin University degree will be eligible for the new Deakin College Foundation Pathway Scholarship.

Important dates	Benefits
Commencing T1 2025 until December 2027	10% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade between 60-65%
	15% off the Bachelor degree tuition fees if the graduating Foundation student achieves a grade of 65%+
Eligibility criteria
The bursary is open to all international students. The bursary can not be held in conjunction with any other Deakin scholarship.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India to support their tuition fees for on-shore studies in Australia.

Deakin University offers a bursary of 20% and a scholarship of 25% based on academic merit as outlined in the table below. They are offered upon the total indicative tuition fee stated on your offer letter, available for the normal duration of the course.

SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES	BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL	ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES	BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL	UG COURSES	PG COURSES
Deakin India Bursary 20% Tuition Fee Waiver	CBSE/ICSE/State Board	70 to 79.9%	-
	GCSE/A Level	8 to 9.9	-
	IB Diploma	27 to 31.9	-
	Bachelor Degree	-	55% to 74.9%
Deakin India Merit Scholarship 25% Tuition Fee Waiver	CBSE/ICSE/State Board	80% & above	-
	GCSE/A Level	10 & above	-
	IB Diploma	32 & above	-
	Bachelor Degree	-	75% & above

This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions, which will be specified in the acceptance form.

The bursaries and scholarships are

Offered for studies in any program at undergraduate or postgraduate level
Offered for enrolment in any intake in the year and across all campuses at Deakin University in Australia

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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