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Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts
Deakin University - Melbourne Burwood Campus, Australia
AUD 40800
Annual Tuition Fee
Free
Application Fee
12 Month
Duration
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Creative Arts allows you to hone your creative practice alongside students from our six creative arts disciplines: visual arts, photography, animation and motion capture, visual communication design, dance and drama. By collaborating with artists from different fields, you will broaden your understanding of creativity while developing transferable skills that employers value, such as imaginative thinking, problem solving and leadership.
On top of core units of study, you will strengthen your creative repertoire with six elective units. Your electives can play to your strengths, or help you upskill in an unfamiliar discipline. Some of your elective options include:
- Writing with the Camera
- Documentary Production Practice
- Arts Marketing
- Introduction to Digital Photography
- Design Thinking and Problem Solving
Elective units provide lots of practical experience, including industry-relevant creative projects that challenge you to apply theoretical frameworks in teams and as an individual. You can also get hands-on in our professional standard facilities, including TV broadcast studios, dance and drama studios, a professional photographic light studio, visual arts and design studios and dedicated gallery spaces.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 3 Days
Program Format Full-Time
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
40800
Tuition Fee
(AUD)
Free
Application Fee
(AUD)
29710 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(AUD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
Vice Chancellor's Meritorious Scholarship 2026
Turn your dream into a reality with a 100% scholarship. The Vice-Chancellor’s Meritorious 100% Scholarship Program 2026 is an initiative of Deakin University to reward students with meritorious academic background and excellent co-curricular achievements.
The 100% Scholarships are available for
- Indian citizens currently living in India with a valid Indian Passport during the application period.
- Offered for the entire duration of undergraduate or postgraduate programs.
- Geared towards individuals who aspire to contribute to their communities.
Academic eligibility criteria
- 85% overall in Year 12 scores of CBSE/ICSE/State Board; OR
- 10 overall in the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/A Level; OR
- 32 overall in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP); OR
- 80% overall in an undergraduate degree.
This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions which will be specified in the acceptance form.
Scholarships and Bursaries
Deakin University offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries to assist students from India in supporting their tuition fees for on-shore studies in Australia.
These are based on academic merit as outlined in the table below, and are offered on the total indicative tuition fee stated in the offer letter. The scholarships and bursaries are applicable for the entire duration of the course.
| SCHOLARSHIPS/ BURSARIES | BOARD/DEGREE/LEVEL | ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS | |
| UG COURSES | PG COURSES | ||
| 20% Bursary (Deakin India Bursary) |
CBSE / ICSE / State Board | 70 to 79.9% | - |
| GCSE / A Level | 8 to 9.9 | - | |
| IB Diploma | 27 to 31.9 | - | |
| Bachelor Degree | - | 60 to 74.9 % | |
| 25% Scholarship (Deakin India Merit Scholarship) |
CBSE / ICSE / State Board | 80% & above | - |
| GCSE / A Level | 10 & above | - | |
| IB Diploma | 32 & above | - | |
| Bachelor Degree | - | 75% & above | |
This scholarship is conditional on acceptance of terms and conditions which will be specified in the acceptance form.
Key Information
- Scholarships and bursaries are available for all intakes and across all Deakin University campuses in Australia.
- Open to students applying for any undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
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