Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting

Graduate Diploma

So, you want to work in media? Created and taught by industry professionals, this course is practical and prepares students for all aspects of radio and television presentation and production.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Course Code

W56, 082414K

Domestic Fees

$29,250 per year / $29,250 total

International Fees

$35,300 per year / $35,300 total

About this course

So, you want to work in media?

Created and taught by industry professionals, this course is practical and prepares students for all aspects of radio and television presentation and production. Backed by industry, it has an impressive number of graduates working as multi-platform content creators, world-wide.

Whether you're a recent graduate in the media industry, or looking for a career change, this year-long programme covers all facets of the media landscape.

You'll create radio and television shows, covering news, lifestyle, sports, and finance. Based in our Media Centre, our classrooms are professional, industry-standard studios, and are available to you 24/7.

Developing skills as both on-camera and radio presenters, you'll learn the behind the scenes in the world of producing, directing and studio craft- everything needed to produce programmes and content across all genres.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview. Accommodations can be made for students located outside WA. Additionally applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words, resume and photograph with their application.

Students are strongly advised to attend a personalised information session about the course with the coordinator. To organise this, please contact ECU's Future Students team on futurestudy@ecu.edu.au.

For more information, including guidelines for specific disciplines, please see our Interviews, folios and auditions web page.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

Apply general and discipline specific skills to create appropriate and relevant content for journalism and broadcasting.
Communicate advanced knowledge and skills to a variety of audiences using the techniques of journalism and broadcasting.
Apply high level, independent judgement and the critical thinking when engaging with complex issues, situations and ideas to produce creative solutions.
Demonstrate project and collaboration skills by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating projects in journalism and broadcasting.

Apply general and discipline specific skills to create appropriate and relevant content for journalism and broadcasting.
Communicate advanced knowledge and skills to a variety of audiences using the techniques of journalism and broadcasting.
Apply high level, independent judgement and the critical thinking when engaging with complex issues, situations and ideas to produce creative solutions.
Demonstrate project and collaboration skills by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating projects in journalism and broadcasting.

Career pathways

Whether you want a future as a journalist, news reader, radio host, producer, lifestyle presenter, podcaster or freelance content creator, this course gives you the skills to find your niche in this dynamic industry.

Edith Cowan University (ECU)