Course overview
The Diploma of Communication / Bachelor of Communication (Pathway) offers a wide range of unit choices that give you flexibility when entering the second year of a relevant Deakin University degree.
Enter directly into the second year of the Bachelor of Communication with majors in Advertising, Digital and Social Media, Journalism and Public Relations at Deakin University after successful completion of the Diploma of Communication.
Course record
Majors
Advertising (major only), Creative advertising (minor only), Digital and Social Media (major only), Digital media (minor only), Indigenous studies (Online, minor only), Integrated communication (minor only), Journalism, Photojournalism (minor only), Public Relations, Social media (minor only), Strategic advertising (minor only).
Career Opportunities
Upon completion of the diploma and bachelor’s degree, you will have the critical skills to work across industries worldwide in roles such as:
- account manager
- advertising art director
- brand specialist
- copywriter
- digital creative
- digital marketer or media specialist
- editor
- journalist
- marketing communications strategist
- media researcher or planner
- public relations professional
- publisher
- social media manager
Entry requirements
Review the captured standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.
Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants with work and life experience are encouraged to submit a personal statement. Visit our website to see what to include in your personal statement. Resume Applicants with work and life experience must submit a resume, including details of any paid, unpaid, voluntary, school based, full or part-time work and the contact details of one or two professional or personal referees to support your application. Visit our website for more information. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Melbourne Burwood CampusVIC