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Graduate Diploma in Communication

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Broaden your communications career options by developing your skills in professional writing, public relations and digital media – locally and internationally.

Gain valuable practical experience learning in the workplace and complete major assessment projects based on topics from the workplace or community.

Successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Communication will lead you to admission to the Master of Communication.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Arts

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Careers

You could follow a career as a:

  • policy developer/adviser
  • broadcaster/film producer
  • public relations consultant
  • communication/media adviser

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

The Graduate Dipploma in Communication provides up to date higher degree education in contemporary communication theory, analysis and practice in the context of a rapidly changing global communication environment. Designed for a broad range of students seeking to further their knowledge and analysis of communication, the program will equip them for positions with greater responsibility in research, policy development, advocacy and management.

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Units and electives

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma in Communication, students must complete 8 units (96 credit points).

CORE UNIT - all students must complete this unit:

Select units from the following lists:

(ACG5200 is required for admission to MComm by minor thesis Option B)

Students may also choose from the following Public Relations and Multimedia units:

The following Advanced English for Speakers of Other Languages (AESOL) units are only available to eligible students

Only a selection of these units are offered each year

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • International: The admission requirement for the Graduate Diploma course is a three year first degree. Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence. IELTS minimum 6.5.
  • Mature: The admission requirement for the Graduate Diploma course is a three year first degree. Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.
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How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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