Graduate Diploma in Multimedia

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Learn the skills you need to delve into multimedia, a global industry that is being revolutionised by the internet and digital media. Gain a competitive edge in your career and take it to the next level.

The course has a separate stream for students with no previous experience in digital media.

Successful completion will lead you to admission to the Master of Arts (Multimedia).

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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

Careers

This course could lead to a career as:

  • multimedia project management
  • website developer/programmer
  • multimedia developer/advertiser
  • network administrator
  • business operator
  • interactive content creator
  • digital media producer

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

Course Objectives

The course aims to:

  • provide up to date higher degree education in contemporary multimedia and communication theory, analysis and practice in the context of a rapidly changing multimedia environment

  • develop practical skills in current industry standard software

  • broaden skills of students to enable particpation in rapidly growing multimedia-related fields such as ICT and Media

  • provide opportunities to students to participate in industry through placements and client based projects

Units and electives

4 x Multimedia units, 2 x Communication units, 1 x Information Technology unit of study, 1 x elective from Communication or Information Technology

Core units

Plus

Two communication units selected from Communication list below

One business Unit selected from Information Technology list below

and one elective (selected from either of the lists below)

Recommended communication units

* Students planning to complete a minor thesis in the masters course must complete this unit

Recommended information technology units

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.

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 (no band less than 6.0).
  • 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.

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

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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.

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