Bachelor of Communication (Advertising)

Deakin University - Cloud Campus

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Overview

Designed to inspire the next generation of ‘big idea’ thinkers, the professionally accredited Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) gives you the skills to understand complex audiences, analyse media effectiveness and develop your creative thinking. Prepare for the challenges and excitement of developing effective brand communication for the digital era as you work across real-world projects and connect with advertising practitioners. Discover what makes a good ad by exploring the principles and practice of advertising. You will also experiment with future-focused approaches to brand communication, and critically evaluate the role and impact of advertising on society.

From your first year, you will connect with a network of advertising professionals who will become part of your learning journey. Better still, you’ll build valuable industry experience and enhance your resume with an internship at an advertising agency, or with an in-house brand or creative team.

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Prerequisites

Year 12 prerequisites

Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or at least 20 in English other than EAL.

Non-Year 12 prerequisites

As for Year 12 or equivalent, see www.deakin.edu.au/undergrad-entry.

Majors

Account management, Account planning, Advertising and society, Art direction, Brand communication futures, Brand narratives, Branded content, Campaign planning, Client relationships, Consumer personas, Copywriting, Creative process, Digital disruption, Global advertising, Internship, Media management, Social media for brands, Strategic communication, Transmedia storytelling.

Potential Career Outcomes

Deakin’s Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) graduates can pursue a career in agencies, or work in-house in the commercial, corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors. Our graduates find work in roles such as an account manager, advertising art director, advertising copywriter, brand specialist, digital creative, digital marketer or media specialist, marketing and communications officer, media researcher or planner and social media coordinator.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the Deakin University website for admission criteria information.

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University

Deakin University

Campus

Cloud Campus

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Arts

Delivery Mode

Online

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Available

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

Course Link

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Courses
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