Graduate Certificate or Diploma of Communication overview
Communication is key for so many industries, which is why advancing your studies in this field can allow you to understand the scope of a specific career or media in which you wish to work.
A diploma or graduate certificate in communication could focus on creative writing, media, editing, public relations, organisational communications, publishing, visual communications, and many more specialisations. You could choose to focus on such a branch if you know what interests you most. Or you could select a more general communication course that gives a broad overview of the key pillars of the discipline.
Employment options
Having a graduate certificate or a diploma in communication brings you a step closer to your career goals by giving you an idea of the industry and specific knowledge you need to succeed. Given the broad scope of the communications profession, a qualification specific to your industry could be the clincher towards work in the field that interests you.
Scholarships and funding
You could be eligible to get financial assistance from the government in the form of Austudy or Youth Allowance depending on your age (read more).
Have look at our scholarship search tool to see if you can find a postgraduate scholarship in your field.
Prerequisites and selection process
Many tertiary institutions do not require a bachelor’s in communication before accepting people into their graduate certificate or diploma programs if you have completed a bachelor’s in a humanities or arts background. Other undergraduate degrees may be accepted as well. Get in touch with your desired university to see.