Explore your study options
Specialise in media and learn how to create compelling content that informs and motivates. Whether you're breaking a critical news story, writing a press release or creating a national campaign – you'll create persuasive messages that move people to action while gaining practical experience in state-of-the-art facilities.
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 degree that will get you work ready
We're the #1 Victorian university for graduate employment. Deakin’s industry-led courses help you develop the skills to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of digital media and cultural industries.
Engage in work-integrated learning
Respond to real-world briefs and gain valuable practical experience through internship opportunities. Our work-integrated learning helps you build your portfolio and ensures you hit the ground running after graduation.
Learn from the best
Learn from industry experts to master tomorrow's media trends and tools in class. Our accomplished industry practitioners are leaders in their fields, so you’ll be fully supported on your journey towards building a sustainable media career.
Top professional roles in media
Join a fast-paced exciting industry, with over 200k Australians working in the media industry. Studying media at Deakin unlocks a wealth of career opportunities across diverse and exciting fields, including:
- the entertainment industry
- marketing consultancies
- digital and social media
- multimedia businesses
- newspaper and magazine publishers
- public relations agencies
- radio, film and television 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.
I completed work experience at Ten News, an internship at Knox Council and visited newsrooms like The Age, Channel Nine and met with journalists and presenters. I was also the social media editor for Dscribe, the online newspaper created by students.
Mitchell Clarke
Bachelor of Communication
World-class teaching experiences
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.*
Combine study and travel
Broaden your experience by combining travel and study. International study tours are offered across our media and communications courses, allowing you to see the world and gain credit towards your degree.
Develop in-demand practical skills
Follow Liam’s story
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and Public Relations) student, Liam, talks about his internship experience working courtside for the Deakin Melbourne Boomers home games.
Follow Roshan’s story
Master of Communication student, Roshan, talks about his graphics operator role during live broadcasts of the Deakin Melbourne Boomers WNBL home games.
Want to explore more?
The power to influence: new degree for change-makers
The Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Bachelor of Communication is Deakin’s new double degree for future change-makers and leaders.
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.
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.
Contact us
Got a question about our media 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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