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In today's intricate and evolving landscape, strong communication skills serve as a vital instrument for building connections, uncovering truths, and driving transformation. By pursuing a Bachelor of Communication at Deakin, you'll master the art of developing compelling content that engages audiences through various media channels including print, digital, audio, and video. From delivering impactful news reports and drafting media statements to designing nationwide campaigns and managing prominent events, you'll learn to craft influential narratives that motivate audiences.
The program equips you with professional expertise in your chosen specialization, offering majors in advertising, digital and social media, journalism, or public relations. Beyond your primary focus, you can tailor your studies by selecting minors in related disciplines such as strategic communication, innovative advertising, documentary photography, Indigenous perspectives, and other fields.
Recent secondary education students
Current Year 12 students (2024)*
Year 12 graduates (2023 and 2022)*
* Includes Victorian, interstate, International Baccalaureate (IB) and New Zealand school leavers.
To be considered for an undergraduate course, you need to meet Deakin’s entry and course-specific requirements, as well as the English language minimum prerequisites.
Non-Year 12 applicants with:
higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
work and life experience Or
completed Year 12 in 2021 or earlier.
Completion of one of the following:
2 credit points in an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree
certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
a diploma or higher in any discipline
at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline relevant work and life experience.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: Overall 6 No band less than 6
TOEFL IBT: 69 Writing 21
TOEFL PBT: 550 Writing 4.5
C1 ADVANCED and C2 PROFICIENCY: 169 No band less than 169
PTE: 50 No less than 50 in each skill
OET: Overall C
DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 3 (60%)