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Whether you want to start your journalism career or update your professional skills to work across a diversity of media platforms, Deakin's Graduate Diploma of Journalism is for you. Positioned as a top quality, contemporary program of study, the course integrates journalism theory and practice to enable you to learn how to take advantage of new opportunities in the media and communication industries.

With a Graduate Diploma of Public Relations, you will study key research methods and learn about the social, cultural and ethical implications of public relations activity. Public relations is about influencing the behaviour, beliefs or attitudes of people, which means there is significant power and responsibility in the hands of public relations professionals. You will develop an understanding of the role of public relations in contemporary society and learn how to design and implement public relations campaigns, reach global audiences, and manage stakeholder expectations while dealing with anticipated or unexpected events.

The Graduate Diploma of Children’s Literature provides students with advanced skills in analysing literary works in Children’s Literature. It hones students’ ability to research, analyse and contextualise issues based on historical, political, cultural and social circumstances in literature for children and young adults.

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 in Visual Communication Design provides practical and theoretical skills in Visual Communication Design. This is achieved through a combination of study incorporating the contemporary thinking and techniques required for professional design practice. The course explores design's role as an agent of change and as a key link between creativity and innovation. It also addresses the social, cultural and ethical implications of design practice as well as in-depth studies of new technology in design with an emphasis on typography, form and application. Historical and contemporary graphic design processes are explored within both local and international contexts.

The Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing provides students with the skills to write across a range of genres and writing styles. Students will graduate with a portfolio of writing showcasing their knowledge and skills in Creative Writing.

The Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies provides students with advanced skills in analysing literary works. It hones students’ ability to research and analyse complex written information and to contextualise issues based on historical, political, cultural and social circumstances.

Deakin's Graduate Diploma of Digital Media critically engages with a world in which the diverse array of media and cultural industries are increasingly impacted by digital and online developments. Developed in consultation with industry, the course is designed to ensure future media professionals are engaged in practical ways with various forms of digital media platforms; not only critically understanding, but also curating their own content and developing a substantial ePortfolio relevant to organisational contexts. The course enables you to explore, analyse, create and share online content and learn how to creatively select and assemble media elements to create personal or brand identities, stories, and narratives.

The Graduate Diploma of Film and Television provides the opportunity to develop production skills within emerging media forms and opportunities.

Are you interested in a qualification that is a pathway to a Masters or PhD by Research?