Graduate Diploma of Journalism
2027 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2027 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Diploma of Journalism |
| Deakin course code | A649 |
| Course credit points | 8 |
| Course version | 3 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Education |
| Course information | For students who commenced from 2018 to 2025 |
| Campus | Offered to continuing students only, at Burwood (Melbourne) and Online |
| Final intake | The final intake to this course was in 2025. Students should contact Student Central for course, course map and enrolment information. Further course structure information can be found in the handbook archive. |
| Duration | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| CRICOS code | 046736B |
Course sub-headings
Course learning outcomes
| Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|
| Use specialised knowledge and skills to identify, research, plan and produce newsworthy stories suitable for print, broadcast, and online media, and to analyse theoretical issues raised by news stories and the social role of journalism, both nationally and internationally. |
| Apply advanced communication skills in professional and scholarly contexts, including the specialised ability to interview, write, produce and present stories for print, broadcast and online media in a style appropriate for the specific publication and audience. |
| Conduct academic and news related research and critically analyse, synthesise, and disseminate this information using a range of technologies, including social media, for a variety of local and global audiences. |
| Select, critically analyse, and evaluate information relating both to scholarly contexts and to the construction of news stories whilst evidencing knowledge of different publication styles and media audiences in Australia and internationally. |
| Critically analyse the unpredictable and complex problems and situations that arise in journalism, and generate pragmatic and creative solutions in professional and scholarly contexts. |
| Act with autonomy, initiative, and resourcefulness when sourcing and following-up news stories, especially under time pressure, evidencing an ongoing commitment to reflective learning about journalism and journalistic practice. |
| Apply a developed knowledge of how to work collaboratively with journalistic colleagues, other professionals, and community members, and build personal contacts and networks. |
| Apply specialised legal, ethical, and cultural knowledge when engaging in journalistic practice in a range of diverse cultural, social and political environments both locally and globally. |
Approved at Faculty Board November 2022
Note – From 2026, Deakin commenced introducing Graduate Attributes (GAs), which define the distinctive characteristics of a Deakin graduate. You may notice some courses still refer to Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) during this transition period.
Course structure
Core units
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
Units
At least six credit points chosen from the list below:
| ACC717 | Law, Ethics and Communication Practice |
| ACC700 | Communication and Creative Arts Internship |
ALJ714 Journalism for Social Change [No longer available for enrolment]
ALJ715 Multimedia Storytelling [No longer available for enrolment]
ALJ716 Writing the News [No longer available for enrolment]
ALJ721 Global Journalism [No longer available for enrolment]
ALJ722 The Power and Perils of True Stories [No longer available for enrolment]
Electives
Electives may be chosen from the remaining units above or from any other postgraduate course in the School of Communication and Creative Arts. Students who intend to move from the Graduate Diploma into the Master of Communication are strongly advised to take ACX701 Communication Concepts for their two elective credit points.
Fees and charges
Tuition fees will vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study, your study load and/or unit discipline.
Your tuition fees will increase annually at the start of each calendar year. All fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD) and do not include additional costs such as textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment, mandatory checks, travel, consumables and other costs.
For further information regarding tuition fees, other fees and charges, invoice due dates, withdrawal dates, payment methods visit our Current students website.