Communication, Postgraduate Diploma | Online (optional) | University of Canberra | Canberra, Australia
12 months
Duration
27000 AUD/year
20000 AUD/year
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About

Choosing to study a Graduate Diploma in Communication from University of Canberra will enhance your knowledge and skills as a professional and highly skilled worker, applying communication principles to global issues and organisational trends.  

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Overview

Building on prior studies in your undergraduate degree, you will focus on the direct application of communication to issues relevant to senior management decisions. You will investigate solutions to problems regarding analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation, across a range of professional communication environments. 

Study a Graduate Diploma in Communication at University of Canberra and you will:

  • demonstrate an advanced understanding of human communication processes and environments
  • demonstrate critical and analytical thinking needed to contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of mid to long-term professional communication issues
  • contribute to advising senior management on communication issues and lead project teams within organisations
  • gain advanced understanding of a range of social research methods relevant to strategic or marketing communication.

Career opportunities

  • Communications manager
  • Marketing manager
  • Marketing strategist
  • Brand manager
  • Advertising account director
  • Marketing consultant
  • Communication strategist
  • Media strategist
  • Creative director
  • Media relations consultant

Accreditation

Application will be made to the Public Relations Institute of Australia and to the Advertising industry for accreditation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Marketing Communication Principles
  • Principles of Strategic Communication 
  • Social Research 
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations Practice  
  • Networks and Social Media 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent as approved by the University Admissions Committee.
  • Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication (UC) will receive credit for the 4 Graduate Certificate (level G) units.
  • In making an offer to an applicant, the University will give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and/or employment experience.

CRICOS Code: 103875C

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    27000 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 27000 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.
  • National

    20000 AUD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 20000 AUD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Canberra

1425 - 2504 AUD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Communication.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Australia / Merit-based
UC International Course Merit Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Canberra
Canberra, Australia
Australia / Merit-based
UC International Alumni Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Canberra
Canberra, Australia
Australia / Need-based
University of Canberra Afghan Refugee Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Canberra
Canberra, Australia
Australia / Merit-based
UC - Gems International Merit Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
19 Jul 2022
Deadline

University of Canberra
Canberra, Australia
Australia / Merit-based
Vice-Cancellor's Social Champion Scholarship
50000 AUD
Grant
09 Oct 2022
Deadline

University of Canberra
Canberra, Australia
Australia
University of Canberra - MACC Scholarship
7000 AUD
Grant
17 Dec 2022
Deadline

University of Canberra
Canberra, Australia
Australia / Merit-based
UC International Merit Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

University of Canberra
Canberra, Australia
226 countries / Merit-based
The Bill Walsh Scholarship
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES: The Society for Editing
226 countries / Need-based
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Various benefits
Grant
31 Oct 2022
Deadline

Leopold Figl Foundation
2 countries / Merit-based
David Nason Journalism Scholarship
20000 AUD
Grant
31 Mar 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
Australia
Federation University - MACC Scholarship
5000 AUD
Grant
05 May 2023
Deadline

The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (The MAAC)
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline

Japan Gov’t/World Bank
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline

Finduddannelse
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Education Future
Australia / Merit-based
International MVC Scholarship
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Meridian Vocational College
Worldwide
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Jul 2023
Deadline

226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline

BeArt-Presets
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline

U.S. government
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Access Scholarships
1000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Meridian Vocational College
Australia / Merit-based
Australia Awards Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
29 Apr 2022
Deadline

Australian Government
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Meridian Vocational College
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline

Ministry of Information & Technology (IT)
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
5 countries / Merit-based
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

ADB/Japan Government
2 countries / Merit-based
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
40000 AUD
Grant
30 Sep 2023
Deadline

American Australian Association (AAA)
Australia / Merit-based
MVC Vocational Education scholarships
2000 AUD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Meridian Vocational College
Australia / Merit-based
Federation University Australia Staff Scholarship TAFE
1000 USD
Grant
03 Mar 2023
Deadline

Federation University Australia
30 countries
The Smooth Movers Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

The Smooth Movers
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline

ServiceScape
Australia / Need-based
Australia Awards Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
29 Apr 2022
Deadline

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline

ACES Education Fund
Australia / Merit-based
SCHOLARSHIP 2022
4000 AUD
Grant
20 Nov 2022
Deadline

VisaEnvoy
Australia / Merit-based
SP Jain School of Global Management - Postgraduate Merit Scholarships in India
Various benefits
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

SP Jain School of Global Management, Australia
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline

Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline

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