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University of Canberra

Suburb , ACT ,Australia

Graduate Certificate in Communication (ARC201.2)

Studying the Graduate Certificate in Communication will suit those looking to enhance their existing skills and knowledge, supporting them to become emerging leaders in the communications industry. The course has been designed for professionals moving into management or senior roles who want to refresh their understanding of the modern communications environment and develop a greater understanding of the communications theory that underpins their practice. The course is offered in part-time mode to better suit busy high performers. Progression from this course to the Graduate Diploma of Communication and the Master of Communication is available by enrolling in additional units.
 

This course is not open for new admissions.

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.

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More Information required
10 Days
Possible interview call from institution
10 Days
Provisional/ unconditional offer
20 Days
Visa process
30 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

  • Public Relations Specialist 
  • Journalist 
  • Social Media Manager 
  • Communications Consultant 
  • Media Adviser 
  • Corporate Change Consultant 
  • Political Campaign Manager 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent.
  • Students who have completed a Certificate in Engagement with International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) may be eligible to receive Credit for 1 unit (3 Credit Points) with relevant work experience into the Engagement Stream.
  • Alternate entry pathways are available to IAP2 graduates without Bachelor's qualifications in accordance with the Admission (for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Coursework Courses) Procedure.

 

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