Explore your study options
Study a communications degree at Deakin. Our innovative courses, expert facilities and advanced technologies equip you with the in-demand skills and knowledge your future employers are looking for. Join a vibrant creative community and turn your passion into a meaningful career.
Undergraduate
Undergraduate (your first degree)
A Deakin undergraduate course is the foundation of your future career, usually completed in two to four years. Duration varies based on degree type, enrolment pattern and any credit received from recognition of prior learning.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate (further study)
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Choose a communications degree that will get you work ready
Channel your passion for media with a Deakin communications degree. Learn to craft impactful content that informs and inspires. Gain hands-on experience in purpose-built facilities and build a strong professional network. From digital media strategies to national campaigns, you'll graduate with an impressive portfolio of work and be ready to thrive in your future career.
Get hands-on experience
Deakin’s real-world learning experiences give you the practical skills and industry connections required to launch a successful career. You’ll gain invaluable insights through practical assessments, engaging industry events and exciting internship opportunities.
Learn from industry-leading practitioners
Our accomplished industry practitioners are leaders in their fields – having worked with organisations like the Associated Press, BBC, Fairfax, Samsung, Penguin Books and more.
Top professional roles in communications
Majoring in communications can open many doors in the private, public or non-profit sectors. You could find yourself in a newsroom, at a top agency, in a digital start-up or even as an entrepreneurial self-starter. Fields of work include:
- advertising agencies
- design studios
- event management
- freelancing
- government organisations
- marketing consultancies
- media agencies
- multimedia businesses
- newspaper and magazine publishers
- radio and television producers
- web development companies.
Top 1% worldwide for communications and media
Our media and communications studies are ranked among the top 1% of universities worldwide, so you can be assured that what you learn is relevant to the industry and your future career.
So many experiences and learnings from Deakin have helped prepare me for my career. Mainly just preparing for each job to be vastly different from the next. Jobs in communications can vary so much!
Isobel Brownbill
Bachelor of Communication
World-class teaching experiences
We're the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment. Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Create in cutting-edge facilities
Experience practical learning with industry-leading equipment, software and resources in our newsroom and creative media lab. You’ll have access to everything you need to build and test your skillset.
Build invaluable industry connections
At Deakin, we’ll help you build your network within the community and industry. Media professional roles are expected to grow by over 10% by 2028 according to Australian Government employment projections.*
Gain vital practical experience
Undertake an internship to get hands-on broadcasting, radio, digital or print experience with metropolitan and regional outlets, and have your work published on DScribe.
Develop real-world skills
Master of Communication student, Roshan, talks about his graphics operator role during live broadcasts of the Deakin Melbourne Boomers WNBL home games.
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Rankings and footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
*2023 Employment Projections - for the five years to 2028, Jobs and Skills Australia.
Contact us
Got a question about our communications courses? Our course advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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