- Gain specialised skills and advanced knowledge to be well-prepared for management roles within the communication, media and creative industries sectors.
- Gain specialised knowledge in Social and Digital Media Management, Strategic Communication, and Professional Communication.
- Set yourself apart with a qualification that responds to the fast-changing needs of current work environments.
- Pathways into further learning, including the Master of Communication.
Graduate Diploma in Communication
Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 32,100 / Year
Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024
Graduate Diploma in Communication
About
Graduates of this postgraduate qualification will have advanced management and writing skills, along with knowledge of contemporary practice, social and digital media management, ethical communication, strategic communication plans and practices.
You will study eight industry relevant and informed courses covering emerging communication discipline areas including:
- Communication and Media
- Social Media Management
- Communication Contexts
- Digital Design
- Content Creation
- Campaigns and Crisis Management
- Professional Communication
Requirements
Entry Requirements
At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 79
Career
Communication is at the core of everything we do – and skilled communicators are essential in every organisation. Graduates of this qualification can gain careers as a:
- Strategic communications manager: develop integrated communication and marketing campaigns, set clear communication goals and objectives, develop strategies, tactics, budgets and schedules for a campaign – and learn to measure the effectiveness of each medium to monitor success.
- Social media manager: responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies for an organisation's social media sites
- Marketing manager
- Public relations account manager: understand and support client needs – and use all forms of media and communication to build, maintain and manage their reputation
- Media liaison officer: liaise between two organisations to communicate and coordinate activities
- Content creator and writer: write for a range of channels and mediums, including web, blogs, news, social media, search engine optimisation, publications and advertising.
Fee Information
How to Apply
Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.
The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.
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Check entry requirements
Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.
- English language requirements
- Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
- Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds
Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).
Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.
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Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.
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Apply using our online International Application System
Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:
- A quick and easy to use online application form
- Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
- Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system
Accept your offer
Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.
Important information
There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.
Graduate Diploma in Communication
University of South Australia
Australia, Adelaide