Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication  program from The University of Western Australia enables you to develop the set of skills, knowledge and capabilities required to participate in the contemporary communications environment in industry, government agencies and community organisations.  

The course is tailored to advance your creative and organisational capacity and progress both your critical understanding and hands-on experience that prepares you for a dynamic career in a range of media and communication roles.   

The course opens up opportunities that lead into rewarding careers and it is also an excellent option for professionals who would like to progress their skills in this area. 

You will develop expertise in designing effective communication strategy and managing of communication projects across digital and traditional media formats. The course will also advance your ability to communicate strategically to reach audiences, manage an organisation's image and messages, and design 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.