Graduate Diploma in Communication (ARG201.2)
Studying the Graduate Diploma in Communication will support you to build your professional practice as an emerging leader in the communications industry. As well as developing advanced skills based on current best practice models of modern communications, you will engage in work integrated learning projects which will link you with industry leaders.
This will give you unique and valuable opportunities to transmit your knowledge, skills and ideas to help solve real-world problems. Progression from this course to the Master of Communication is available by enrolling in additional units.
Campus Information
Canberra, Bruce
The University of Canberra is located in the suburb of Bruce in the Australian Capital Territory. Surrounded by Lake Ginnindera, the new suburb of Lawson, Radford college and residential housing, regular public buses can drop you right on campus. Open space, natural calm, tall trees and wildlife. Close to the city. Convenient to shopping. Great food, cool cafes, events and markets; a buzzing social hub with something for everyone. Student accommodation, an on-campus medical and counselling centre, the Australian Institute of Sport, Calvary Public Hospital, Belconnen Shopping Mall and a variety of restaurants are all within walking distance.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 14
Application Process
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
- Public Relations Specialist
- Investigative Journalist
- Strategic Communications Manager
- Media Advsier
- Social Media Manager
- Technical Writer
- Corporate Affairs Director
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent.
- Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication (UC) or the Graduate Certificate in Communication (Engagement) may apply and receive credit for 12 credit points (4 units) of their completed study.
- In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and/or employment experience.
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- Course Code: 103875C
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
28000 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
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