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Graduate Certificate in Communication

The Graduate Certificate in Communication is designed to enhance knowledge and skills in the rapidly evolving communication and media industries. This program suits individuals seeking to upgrade their existing skills and become emerging leaders in the communications industry.

About this Course

The Graduate Certificate in Communication will enable students to:

• Master digital data analysis and visualisation
• Contextualise the role of innovation in the media environment
• Understand campaigns seeking to effect behaviour change

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

This program offers an immersive online learning experience, connecting students with industry experts and teachers who share their experiences and mentor students through their learning.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Communication can pursue careers as:

• Public Relations Specialist
• Journalist
• Social Media Manager
• Communications Consultant
• Media Adviser
• Corporate Change Consultant
• Political Campaign Manager

Course Specific Information

To be eligible for the Graduate Certificate of Communications, applicants must have a recognised bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution. Alternate entry pathways are available to IAP2 graduates without Bachelor's qualifications.

Professional Accreditation

This course does not have professional accreditation.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent. Students who have completed a Certificate in Engagement with International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) may be eligible to receive Credit for 1 unit (3 Credit Points) with relevant work experience into the Engagement Stream.

Assumed Knowledge

There is no assumed knowledge for this course.

Periods Course is Open for New Admissions

The course is open for new admissions in:

• 2026: Semester 1 and Semester 2
• 2027: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Credit Arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Certificate in Communication requires 12 credit points. Students must choose one of the following award options:

• Engagement Stream: Must pass 12 credit points as follows
  • Required Units: 9 credit points
    • Community Engagement G (11935)
    • Communication and Behaviour Change G (11936)
    • Strategic and Crisis Communication PG (11939)
  • Restricted Choice: 3 credit points
    • Digital Data Analytics and Visualisation G (11937)
    • Communicating with Diverse Audiences G (11938)
• Standard Stream: Must pass 12 credit points as follows
  • Required Units: 9 credit points
    • Communication Trends and Innovation G (11630)
    • Communication and Behaviour Change G (11936)
    • Digital Data Analytics and Visualisation G (11937)
  • Restricted Choice: 3 credit points
    • Communicating Politics G (11627)
    • Integrated Digital Marketing and Communication G (12033)

Typical Study Pattern

The typical study pattern for this course is:

• Standard Part Time, Semester 1 Commencing (Engagement Stream)
  • Year 1:
    • Semester 1: Communication and Behaviour Change G (11936), Strategic and Crisis Communication PG (11939)
    • Semester 2: One Restricted Choice Unit
• Standard Part Time, Semester 1 Commencing (Standard Stream)
  • Year 1:
    • Semester 1: Communication and Behaviour Change G (11936), One Restricted Choice Unit
    • Semester 2: Communication Trends and Innovation G (11630), Digital Data Analytics and Visualisation G (11937)

Course Information

• Course Duration: Standard 1 year part-time, maximum 3 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
• Learning Outcomes:
  1. Critique and assess communication and engagement theory and practice.
  2. Synthesise critical knowledge of strategic communication and/or community engagement with advanced digital and other professional skills.
  3. Create purposeful and contextualised programs in the areas of strategic communication or community engagement.
  4. Examine and interpret research to identify and address challenges and opportunities in organisational and community-led engagement and communication.
  5. Employ reflexive professional skills and judgement, underpinned by theory, to address real-world problems.

Awards

• Graduate Certificate in Communication: GradCert Comm
• Graduate Certificate in Communication (Engagement): GradCert Comm (Engagement)

Enrolment Data

2023 enrolments for this course by location:

• UC - Canberra, Bruce: 1
• UC - Canberra, Online: 7

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