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Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication)
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- International
About Degree
Shape messaging to achieve higher goals
Nowhere is multi-skilling more valuable than in the media industry. Broadcasters, communications agencies, large organisations and government are all looking for professionals who can identify and execute strategic messaging across the board—through digital and social media, PR and brand communication.
With our new Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication), you’ll be ready to play a senior role.
What will you do?
Conducted over one year full-time, the degree will prepare you to take on significant responsibility in strategic communication planning, management and execution. You will graduate with enhanced skills in:
- strategic thinking and strategic media engagement, in local, national and global contexts
- creating and tailoring strategic messaging across different industries and sectors, and all key media channels, including digital and social media
- communicating for change
- strategic media leadership
- risk and crisis communication.
You’ll also may gain valuable professional experience and connections through an industry placement and ongoing mentoring.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate well equipped to shape strategic communications for organisations of all kinds, and to achieve all objectives: marketing, business development, community engagement and positive social change. You’ll also have the opportunity to continue your studies with the Master of Media (Strategic Communication).
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
SATAC Code | 3GD107 |
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Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor's degree OR five year's relevant professional experience (in a media or communications role). |
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Student Profile
Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
International students | N/A | N/A |
All students | 2 | 100.0% |
International applicants
CRICOS | 0100935 |
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Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
English Language Requirements
Australian Year 12 | Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject | ||||||||||||
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English Tests accepted by the University of APSB |
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Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements |
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
Tertiary Qualifications | Bachelor degree or equivalent |
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How to Apply
Student Profile
Applicant background | Semester one/Full year intake 2022 | |
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Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
International students | N/A | N/A |
All students | 2 | 100.0% |
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
Indicative annual tuition fees | Australian Full-fee place: $31,500 |
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
International applicants
Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $40,000 |
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More information on International Student tuition fees.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Potential careers
Market Research Analyst, Market Researcher, Marketing Planner, Communications Advisor, Communications Analyst, Strategist, Wine Marketing, Digital Marketer, Digital Strategist, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Marketing Associate, Marketing Officer, PR Advisor, PR Manager, Social Media Influencer, Social Media Manager, Social Media Strategist.
Degree Structure
Academic Program Rules
The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.
Example Study Plan
Courses are worth 6 units each, unless specified otherwise.
Core courses
You must complete 24 units of core courses as follows:
MDIA 7005 Media Relations
MDIA 7004 Social Media Management
MDIA 7006 Risk and Crisis Communication
MDIA 7009 Leadership in Strategic Communication