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Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)

The Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) provides an introduction to the dynamic field of publishing and communications. Grasp the foundational editorial principles and methods you can use across a range of genres and media, complemented by a practical knowledge of electronic editing and publishing for digital media. Develop and refine key research, writing and critical thinking skills about the aspects of change in the publishing and communications industries.

You can also use the course as an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study, and may qualify for entry to an advanced graduate diploma or masters course in this area.

Who is it for?

If you're looking for a course of study with an industry focus, the Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) will help build your understanding of how to navigate the changing nature of publishing and communications. Use the skills you learn to effectively adapt and pursue a successful career.

Campus Information

Parkville campus

Our Parkville campus is a city within a city. With cafes, 12 libraries, gyms, specialty stores, a small supermarket, and even a seasonal farmers market, you’ll never have to leave. The Parkville campus is situated within a renowned knowledge precinct, which includes eight hospitals, many leading research institutes and a wide range of knowledge-based industries.

Intakes

Feb
July

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Application Process

After Offer Acceptance, student receives ECOE ( Electronic Confirmation of Enrollment) and therafter visa is lodged.

Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career outcomes for the Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) reach into the core roles within the publishing and communications industry, including:

Professional editing
Print and online publications
Communications and stakeholder management
Copywriting and website content creation

PSW Opportunity

Graduate Diploma packaged with Masters degree would allow 2 years PSW. Packaging of offers depends on the sole discretion of Faculty.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

You need to successfully complete an undergraduate degree, either from the University of Melbourne, another Australian institution, or a university overseas. You also need to meet English language requirements and be eligible to be offered an international graduate place.
If you've achieved high marks in your Melbourne undergraduate studies you can even be made an early offer. Depending on your previous studies and experience you could also be eligible for credit towards your studies at the University.

TOEFL – you need a score from a minimum of 577+ including a score of at least 4.5 in the Test of Written English for a paper-based test. Or a score of at least 79 and scores of at least 21 for writing, 18 for speaking, 13 for reading, 13 for listening for an internet-based test.

IELTS – you need a score from a minimum of 6.5 or more in the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), with no bands less than 6.0.

Pearson Test of English – you need an overall score from a minimum between 58-64 inclusive and achieve no PTE communicative skills score below 50.

Cambridge English, Advanced/Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – you need a Cambridge English Score from a minimum 176 with no skill below 169.

University of Melbourne

Melbourne , Victoria ,Australia