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AUD 35400

Tuition Fee (AUD)

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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In a complex and changing world, effective communication is one of the most powerful tools to connect with people, pursue truth and inspire change. When you study a Bachelor of Communication at Deakin, you will learn how to craft content that resonates with your audience across print, digital, audio and video platforms. Whether you’re breaking a critical news story, writing a press release, creating a national campaign or running a high-profile event, you will create persuasive messages that move people to action.

Learn how the principles of ethical communication and technology apply in the modern media landscape and develop the critical thinking and practical production skills to target key audiences effectively. Harness your passion for creativity, communication and visual language to shape public opinion and thrive across a wide range of roles in the rapidly evolving media and communications sector.

How we communicate has the unique power to connect, teach and inspire change. When you study a Bachelor of Communications at Deakin you will master your craft, utilising creative practice and technology to shift public perception and make an impact on the world around you. You’ll explore and utilise different communication mediums, developing specialist skills on your journey to becoming a well-rounded and in-demand communications professional.

Major: Journalism
Put yourself in a position to change public perception with Deakin's Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Journalism.

A truly hands-on learning experience, this course will give you a taste of the fast-evolving news and media industry. With access to specialist newsrooms and industry-standard equipment, you'll understand how to produce news and features with impact. Learn to engage, entertain and inspire audiences in print, online, video and audio platforms.

You'll build a rich portfolio by unearthing stories, sourcing interviews and writing and producing news packages for Deakin's journalism publication, DScribe.

You'll have the opportunity to gain an insider's perspective, with internships available through Deakin's industry partners. You'll be job-ready for a broad range of professional journalist environments.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 3

Program Intensity Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jul 2024, Nov 2024

Closed

Mar 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    35400

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    24500 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    Deakin University Scholarships and Bursaries

    Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India to support their tuition fees for on-shore studies in Australia.

    Deakin University offers a bursary of 20% and a scholarship of 25% based on academic merit as outlined in the table below. They are offered upon the total indicative tuition fee stated on your offer letter, available for the normal duration of the course.

    SCHOLARSHIPS/BURSARIES BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
    UG COURSES PG COURSES
    Deakin India Bursary 20% Tuition Fee Waiver CBSE/ICSE/State Board 70 to 79.9% -
    GCSE/A Level 8 to 9.9 -
    IB Diploma 27 to 31.9 -
    Bachelor Degree - 55% to 74.9%
    Deakin India Merit Scholarship
    25% Tuition Fee Waiver
    CBSE/ICSE/State Board 80% & above -
    GCSE/A Level 10 & above -
    IB Diploma 32 & above -
    Bachelor Degree - 75% & above

    This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions which will be specified in the acceptance form.


    The bursaries and scholarship are

    • Offered for studies in any program at undergraduate or postgraduate level
    • Offered for enrolment in any intake in the year and across all campuses at Deakin University in Australia


    Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship 2024 (India)


    Turn your dream into a reality with a 100% scholarship

    • The Vice-Chancellor's Meritorious 100% Scholarship Program 2024 is an initiative of Deakin University to reward students with meritorious academic background and excellent co-curricular achievements.


    The 100% Scholarhsips are available for

    • Undergraduate or postgraduate courses, for entire duration of the program
    • Those who dream of giving back to the community


    Academic Eligibility Criteria

    • 85% Overall in Year 12 Scores of CBSE/ICSE/State Board;OR
    • 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/A Level; OR
    • 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
    • 80% overall in an undergraduate degree

    This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions which will be specified in the acceptance form.

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