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Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
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: Political communication Discover the vital role communication plays in the government sector to influence public opinion. Strategic communication writing Learn how to write to a strategic communication plan. Research applications in strategic communication Gain an understanding of how research underpin communication campaigns.
Structure
The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication is a 120-credit point course that consists of: Successful completion of 105 credit points of disciplinary core subjects Successful completion of 15 credit points chosen from the prescribed Elective List.
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Campaigns and Elections
- Issues Management in Strategic Communication
- Strategic Communication in Society
- Strategic Communication Research
- Strategic Communication Strategy
- Strategic Communication Writing
- Strategic Political Communication
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.Applicants to the course require an Australian three-year undergraduate degree, or approved international equivalent, in the humanities and social sciences or cognate discipline.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - GPA - grade point average (GPA) 60%
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
