Study technological, political, economic, and social change in the communications and media industries. Deakin’s Graduate Diploma of Communication offers a distinctive interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary mix of specialisations in Digital Media, Public Relations, Journalism, Television Production and Visual Communication Design. You can choose from a wide range of units that suit your particular interests to gain professional knowledge in media and cognate disciplines and further enhance your research, analytical and communication skills.
The Graduate Diploma of Communication, which will also give you credits towards Deakin’s Master of Communication, uses a flexible approach to skill-building to provide you a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving job market.
Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, Working with Children Check or other check.
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Course Learning Outcomes
Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities
Acquire advanced knowledge and skills in professional communication.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of and specialist skills in the application of contemporary communication methods in professional and scholarly contexts.
Communication
Use advanced cognitive and technical skills in communicating ideas, problems and arguments in a variety of modes across a range of professional communication contexts.
Digital literacy
Acquire specialist skills in generic and specific digital technologies used to address a range of communication needs in professional contexts and for diverse audiences within and outside the communications industries.
Critical thinking
Acquire advanced cognitive skills in the analysis and critical evaluation of communications theory and its application in professional practice and scholarship.
Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate complex ideas, develop appropriate methodologies and communicate conclusions in professional communication and scholarly contexts.
Problem solving
Use advanced cognitive skills in communications to identify, investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts and develop creative solutions in professional practice and scholarly contexts.
Self-management
Employ autonomy, accountability and initiative in responding creatively to new situations in professional contexts.
Teamwork
Demonstrate initiative and accountability in working and learning collaboratively in professional communications practice and scholarly contexts.
Global citizenship
Acquire advanced understanding of and the ability to reflect on issues in communications in both domestic and global contexts, as a scholar and in professional practice, taking into consideration cultural and socio-economic diversity, social and environmental responsibility and the application of the highest ethical standards.
Approved by Faculty Board November 2017
Course rules
To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Communication, students must complete 8 credit points in Communication from the units listed below.
Students are strongly encouraged to look at specific concentrations and patterns of unit choice that develop their professional communication skills and should seek advice to create the best combination available to them to achieve their specific course learning outcomes. Students seeking a single specialised study experience in one area should enrol instead in the named Graduate Diplomas. Students using the Graduate Diploma of Communication as a pathway into the Master of Communication are strongly advised to complete ACX701 Communication Concepts as two of their 8 credit points of study.
Students must also complete AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit).
