Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication 2020

Graduate Certificate

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

12 months full-time

Course Code

GC-MCO

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$12,100 per year / $12,100 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication provides students with both theoretical and practical skills applicable to a wide range of media activities. It is aimed at developing the skills of those interested in working in media-related industries and enhancing the expertise of those already employed in industry. It has a unique focus on media theory, professional development and basic production skills.

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 Certificate of Media and Communication, students must complete four core units of study (50 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.

Swinburne University of Technology