Graduate Certificate
Learn modern skills for a new communication era
The evolution of digital media has transformed communication. Print media, direct mail and advertising are the old, and big data, social media and campaigns are the new way of communicating. La Trobe's Graduate Certificate of Strategic Communication gives you the skills to succeed in this rapidly-changing industry.
You'll develop a strong foundation in communication with core subjects in strategy, writing, research, issues and crisis management along with political communication. Our range of electives helps you build the necessary skills to pursue a communication career in areas such as politics, public relations or digital marketing communication.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Certificate.
Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Strategic Communication, students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 60 credit points including:
Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0
A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.
Core choice subjects are one or more subject groups you need to select in your course. Core choice subjects may be specific to your course, major, minor, specialisation or other learning requirements.
Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ISSUES MANAGEMENT IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION STC5MSI 1 15 STRATEGIC POLITICAL COMMUNICATION STC5CPS 1 15The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.
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Careers in the strategic communication are projected to grow to 22,000 by 2023.*
Government, not-for profit and community organisations need communication professionals with 21st century skills. Possible career options include:
*joboutlook.gov.au