| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-07-01 | - |
Program Overview
Deakin University's Graduate Diploma of Children's Literature is a one-year postgraduate program that delves into the world of children's literature. Students explore literary genres, storytelling techniques, and the impact of literature on child development. They can specialize in areas such as graphic narratives and pursue careers in education, publishing, writing, research, or arts administration.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Diploma of Children's Literature is a one-year postgraduate coursework degree offered by Deakin University. This program is designed for individuals who want to gain a deeper understanding of children's literature while developing their critical thinking and writing skills. Students will study literary genres, analyze storytelling methods, and explore the impact of literature on children's development. They also have the opportunity to choose a specialization from six options, such as graphic narratives, to focus their knowledge and creative practice.
Outline:
The program consists of 8 credit points of study, including:
- 1 credit point of compulsory core units
- 4 credit points of course electives from a defined list
- 3 credit points of electives chosen from units within the specializations of the Master of Communication or Master of Arts (Writing and Literature) or the core or electives of the Master of Creative Arts, including ACC700 Communication and Creative Arts Internship
Core Units:
- Foundations in Narrative Theory (ALL743)
Course Electives List A:
- Fantasy and Historical Fictions (ALL706)
- Graphic Narratives (ALL708)
- Writing for Children (ALL721)
- Texts for Young Adults (ALL722)
Careers:
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Children's Literature may pursue careers in:
- Education (e.g., as teachers, librarians, curriculum developers)
- Publishing (e.g., as editors, agents, publishers)
- Writing (e.g., as authors, journalists, copywriters)
- Research (e.g., as academics, researchers, scholars)
- Arts administration (e.g., as museum curators, gallery directors, festival organizers)
