Graduate Certificate in Media (Strategic Communication)

Conducted over six months full-time, the degree will prepare you to take on greater responsibility in strategic communication planning, management and execution. You will graduate with:

• enhanced strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making ability
• refined skills in creating and tailoring strategic messaging for all key media channels
• greater understanding of the principles underlying media relationship-building
• awareness of key media channels' unique consumption drivers.

Depending on your course choices, you'll also gain high-level skills and understanding in either risk and crisis communication or brand messaging.

Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information.

Potential careers

Wine Marketing, Market Research Analyst, Market Researcher, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Marketing Associate, Marketing Officer, Marketing Planner, PR Advisor, PR Manager, Communications Advisor, Communications Analyst, Digital Marketer, Digital Strategist, Social Media Influencer, Social Media Manager, Social Media Strategist, Strategist

Online application checklist

• Complete the student agreement (IDP applicants only)
• Attach the following as PDF files
  • Academic transcripts and graduation certificates for all school and tertiary studies you have undertaken (original language and certified English translations)
  • Official English testing results from IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson or Cambridge CAE/CPE (if applicable)
  • Syllabus of subjects if you wish to be considered for advanced standing (credit transfer)
  • Any professional qualification or memberships you may have
  • A copy of your passport and visa (if applicable)
• Payment of AUD $110 for the Application Fee (required upon submission)

System Requirements

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• Chrome 30, Internet Explorer 11, Firefox 27, Safari 7.
• You must use an English language keyboard
• Your screen area needs to be set at least at 1024 x 768 pixels or higher resolution to ensure you are able to view the Scroll Bars and Continue buttons within the services