GraduateCommunications & Media
Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication
University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The University of Western Australia's Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication degree. The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication enables you to develop the set of skills, knowledge and capabilities required to participate in the contemporary communications environment in industry, government agencies and community organisations. The course is tailored to advance your creative and organisational capacity and progress both your critical understanding and hands-on experience that prepares you for a dynamic career in a range of media and communication roles. The course opens up opportunities that lead into rewarding careers and it is also an excellent option for professionals who would like to progress their skills in this area. You will develop expertise in designing effective communication strategy and managing of communication projects across digital and traditional media formats. The course will also advance your ability to communicate strategically to reach audiences, manage an organisation's image and messages, and design communication projects and campaigns. Our program supports development of your hands-on experience including project-based work used to develop a portfolio applicable in a range of industry contexts. Work placements provide additional access to industry experience. The course has a number of options for completion depending on individual requirements and aspirations.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Core: COMM5104 Public Communication, COMM5701 Strategic Communications in a Digital Era, COMM5702 Digital Media: Theory and Practice, COMM5704 Global Media and Cross-cultural Communication Option: COMM5200 Digital Advocacy, COMM5604 Media Governance, COMM5605 Issues in Global Journalism and Strategic Communication, COMM5706 Accountability and Responsibility in the Media, WILG5001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program
Admissions
(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or (2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication at UWA.
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