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Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication)

  • Graduate Diploma

Nowhere is multi-skilling more valuable than in the media industry.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
3GD107, 100935
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$43,000 per year / $43,000 total

About this course

Shape messaging to achieve higher goals

Nowhere is multi-skilling more valuable than in the media industry. Broadcasters, communications agencies, large organisations and government are all looking for professionals who can identify and execute strategic messaging across the board-through digital and social media, PR and brand communication.

With our new Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication), you'll be ready to play a senior role.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Conducted over one year full-time, the degree will prepare you to take on significant responsibility in strategic communication planning, management and execution. You will graduate with enhanced skills in:

  • strategic thinking and strategic media engagement, in local, national and global contexts
  • creating and tailoring strategic messaging across different industries and sectors, and all key media channels, including digital and social media
  • communicating for change
  • strategic media leadership
  • risk and crisis communication.

You'll also may gain valuable professional experience and connections through an industry placement and ongoing mentoring.

Career pathways

You'll graduate well equipped to shape strategic communications for organisations of all kinds, and to achieve all objectives: marketing, business development, community engagement and positive social change. You'll also have the opportunity to continue your studies with the Master of Media (Strategic Communication).


  • Take on senior strategic communication roles for organisations of all kinds
  • Take an internship within strong industry connections
  • Be mentored by academics with links to industry


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