News from Deakin University

• New PPE/Communication Double Degree

With the first intake commencing Trimester 2 2025, Deakin University will be offering the all-new Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics/Bachelor of Communication degree at both the Burwood and Waurn Ponds Campuses.

Taught by world-class academics and researchers from four disciplines this course teaches students how to be:       • ethical leaders       • skilled communicators       • opinion shapers. Students will learn the nature of public decision-making and the skills to analyse business problems in-line with social justice.  They will develop specialist communication skills with the choice to major in:      • advertising      • digital and social media      • journalism      • public relations. Graduates will be ready for roles in consulting, government policy, journalism, public relations, politics, strategy, and more.

• New Master of Speech Pathology from 2025

Partner with people with communication or swallowing difficulties and support them to achieve their goals.  Work in disability, education, health or community settings to promote people's participation and quality of life.  Commencing in Trimester 2 2025, the Master of Speech Pathology will be offered at the Geelong Waterfront Campus to domestic students.  To be considered for admission to this degree students will need to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline*
• An undergraduate level (AQF level 7) unit in human anatomy and physiology

*Relevant disciplines for speech pathology include but are not limited to: linguistics, biomedicine, health sciences, nursing, midwifery, neuroscience, public health, psychology, education, allied health, arts with relevant specialisations (e.g., social sciences, psychology, social inclusion and equity, human pathology, communications, journalism, linguistics, brain and behaviour).