- Direct entry to the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Communication (majors in Advertising, Digital Media, Journalism, Public Relations)
- Supportive learning environment provides the best possible preparation for Deakin University
Key Information
Duration :
- 8 months (Fast track)
- 12 months (Standard track)
Intakes :
- March
- July
- October
Fees
A$13,500
*Tuition fees are expressed in AUD, with payment to be made in Rupiah at the prevailing rate as per Bank Indonesia (BI) regulations
Overview
This diploma offers a wide range of unit choices leading to the second year of the relevant Deakin University degree. Areas of study include advertising, communications, journalism, digital media and public relations.
Employment and career options upon completing your Bachelor degree:
- Advertising agency roles
- Account management
- Media planning
- Journalist
- Copywriting and art direction
- Media policy and management
- Politics
- Research
- Media business-oriented consulting
- ‘In house’ brand communications
Course Structure
Complete and pass eight units.
2 Core units
- ACC100 Communication in Everyday Life
- ACG103 Design Skills
Plus 3 Streams (6 units in Total)
Advertising stream:
- ALA101 Advertising Principles and Practices
- ALA102 Creative Brand Communication
Advertising stream:
- ALR103 Introduction to Public Relations
- ALR104 Strategic Communication and Writing
Journalism stream:
- ALJ111 News Reporting 1
- ALJ112 News Reporting 2
Digital Media stream:
- ALM101 Making Social Media
- ALM102 Making Video
Second Year Entry to Deakin University*
- A300 Bachelor of Arts
Major sequences:
Advertising
Journalism
Public Relations - A334 Bachelor of Communication (Advertising)
- A333 Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media)
- A331 Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
- A325 Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)
Entry Requirements
Academic entry requirements
- SMA III with an average grade of 6.5 in 4 academic subjects
- 2 passes in GCE A – levels or equivalent
- Minimum IB Diploma score 22
- Complete and pass GAC level 3
English entry requirements
The language of instruction at Deakin College is English. International students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to a course. The following can be used as a general guide to English admission requirements.
- IELTS score of 6.0 (with no band score below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT score of 65 (Writing 19, Speaking 16, Listening and Reading 10)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic score of 50 – 57
- IGCSE/O Levels minimum grade B in English
- IB Diploma grade 5 in English
- Duolingo English Test 95
More Information
For more details about course plans, accepting your offer, subject availability, streams and unit overview, please download the course and unit outline PDF.