Discover your talent and explore your passion
Express your individuality, challenge the norm and create without limitations under the guidance of experienced industry professionals. Complement your major area of study with other arts disciplines to give you an edge in the market, to take on jobs in a range of communication and creative roles. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate with students across other arts disciplines, broadening your understanding and expertise, to graduate as a well-rounded creative practitioner. From course flexibility, to excellent connections with industry, you can have it all at Deakin.
Disciplines within media, communication and creative arts
Courses within Media, communication and creative arts
Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts - Advanced (Honours)
Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Communication (Advertising)
Bachelor of Communication (Digital Media)
Bachelor of Communication (Honours)
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Dance)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Drama)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Photography)
Bachelor of Creative Arts (Visual Arts)
Bachelor of Creative Writing
Bachelor of Design (3D Animation)
Bachelor of Design (Digital Technologies)
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication)
Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation
Bachelor of Film, Television and Animation (Honours)
Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate of Communication
Graduate Certificate of Creative Arts
Graduate Certificate of Film and Television
Graduate Certificate of Writing and Literature
Graduate Diploma of Children's Literature
Graduate Diploma of Communication
Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts
Graduate Diploma of Creative Writing
Graduate Diploma of Digital Media
Graduate Diploma of Film and Television
Graduate Diploma of Journalism
Graduate Diploma of Literary Studies
Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing
Graduate Diploma of Public Relations
Graduate Diploma of Visual Communication Design
Graduate Diploma of Writing and Literature
Master of Arts (Writing and Literature)
Master of Communication
Master of Creative Arts
Master of Film and Television
Research
Imagine your way to a creative career
With our innovative courses, teachers who work in industry, and the latest technologies, you'll be set up for a successful career in an imaginative industry.
Learn from the experts
Our staff have worked and continue to work in the industry and have many years of experience between them. This means you’ll get great insights as well as invaluable contacts.
Gain industry experience
Take up an internship in Australia or abroad as part of your degree and add to your portfolio of work while gaining valuable industry contacts and experience.
Conduct research with us
Inventive, diverse and cutting-edge, the School of Communication and Creative Arts (SCCA) is home to internationally acknowledged research in a multiplicity of traditional and non-traditional areas within the arts.
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Trying to break into the fast-paced and constantly evolving word of communications can be overwhelming. Hear about our course options the units on offer, work integrated learning options and internships available to you.
Learn in industry-standard facilities
Hone your skills and prepare for your future career in customised facilities, including our:
- television broadcast studio
- dance and drama studios
- professional photographic light studio
- news production space and editorial hub
- dedicated gallery spaces.
We're here to help
If you're dreaming of an exciting and rewarding career in media, communication and creative arts, we'll help get you there.

Unique career paths that begin with a Bachelor of Arts
Hear from two arts graduates who are using their arts degree as a foundation for career success.

Why the best degrees for the future will teach you transferable skills
To compete in the future job market, it's essential to develop the right skillset to ensure you can navigate an uncertain employment landscape.
The units I teach are developed from industry opportunities and clients that emerge each year. The content is always changing to reflect the needs of industry and professional practice.
Dr Meghan Kelly
Associate Head of School (Teaching and Learning)
*QS Subject Rankings 2019
^Australian Graduate Survey 2010–2015, Graduate Outcomes Survey 2016–2018 (GOS), Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)