Graduate Diploma
Learn modern skills for contemporary communication.
The evolution of digital media has transformed communication. Professionals with skills in social media and campaigns are in high demand. La Trobe's Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication has been designed to meet the needs of this rapidly-changing industry.
You'll develop a strong foundation in communication with core subjects in strategy, writing, research and political communication. Our range of electives helps you build the necessary skills to pursue a communication career in areas such as politics, corporations and not-for-profit organisations.
You'll learn:
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 8 - Graduate Diploma.
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 Diploma of Strategic Communication, students must complete a total of 120 credit points across 1 year.
Year 1 requires the completion of 120 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 CAMPAIGNS AND ELECTIONS POL5CAE 1 15 ISSUES MANAGEMENT IN STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION STC5MSI 1 15 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION IN SOCIETY STC5COS 1 15 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION RESEARCH STC5SER 1 15 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION STRATEGY STC5ATS 1 15 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION WRITING STC5IRW 1 15 STRATEGIC POLITICAL COMMUNICATION STC5CPS 1 15
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.
The 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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Government, not-for profit and community organisations need communication professionals with 21st century skills. Possible career options include: