Overview

This Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication at The University of Western Australia focuses upon development of your creative, analytic and organisational capacity in the area and provides you with a core set of practical and applicable skills that are vital for succeeding in a range of media and communication roles.

Key facts

You will develop skills in designing effective communication strategy and managing of communication projects across digital and traditional media formats.

The programme enables you to progress your capacity to communicate strategically to reach audiences, manage an organisation's image and messages and design effective communication projects and campaigns.

Career Pathways

Career opportunities in the communications sector are constantly growing. Almost all large organisations need a communications expert to advise on corporate communications, community liaison projects and human resources-based projects such as change management.

In addition, private organisations in consumer marketing, media, public relations, advertising and digital communications require strategic communications specialists.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Public Communication

Strategic Communications in a Digital Era

Media Governance

Issues in Contemporary Global Journalism

Digital Media: Theory and Practice

Global Media and Cross-cultural Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Corporate Communication Strategic Management View 8 other Masters in Corporate Communication in Australia

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

82

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 083874G

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20350 AUD / year

≈ 20350 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place: $9,846 per year.

Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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

Funding

Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.

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