Graduate Diploma of Media and Communication

Graduate Diploma

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Course Code

GD-MCO, 093363C

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Fees

$24,200 per year / $24,200 total

International Fees

$29,800 per year

About this course

This nested suite comprises the Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication, Graduate Diploma of Media and Communication and Master of Media and Communication.

The Graduate Diploma of Media and Communication provides a broad range of theoretical and practical skills valued in many sectors of the media industry. Graduates are equipped with skills to understand the media landscape, the practice and production of multiplatform media content, as well as project management and a range of generic skills that qualify them to actively contribute to the changing nature of work in the media industry.

Study locations

Hawthorn

Career pathways

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and have an ability to engage in critical enquiry
entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
adaptable and able to manage change
aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. sociocultural, economic, natural).

Course structure

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Media and Communication, students must complete eight core units of study (100 credit points). Please note that a unit of study can only be counted once. Units normally carry 12.5 credit points. In each year, eight units normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four units normally constitute a part-time load of 50 credit points.

Credit for prior study or work

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

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