Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting
Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting
So, you want to work in media? Created and taught by industry professionals, this course is practical and prepares students for all aspects of radio and television presentation and production. Backed by industry, it has an impressive number of graduates working as multi-platform content creators, world-wide. Whether you’re a recent…
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So, you want to work in media?
Created and taught by industry professionals, this course is practical and prepares students for all aspects of radio and television presentation and production. Backed by industry, it has an impressive number of graduates working as multi-platform content creators, world-wide.
Whether you’re a recent graduate in the media industry, or looking for a career change, this year-long programme covers all facets of the media landscape.
You’ll create radio and television shows, covering news, lifestyle, sports, and finance. Based in our Media Centre, our classrooms are professional, industry-standard studios, and are available to you 24/7.
Developing skills as both on-camera and radio presenters, you’ll learn the behind the scenes in the world of producing, directing and studio craft- everything needed to produce programmes and content across all genres.
Course learning outcomes
Apply general and discipline specific skills to create appropriate and relevant content for journalism and broadcasting.
Communicate advanced knowledge and skills to a variety of audiences using the techniques of journalism and broadcasting.
Apply high level, independent judgement and the critical thinking when engaging with complex issues, situations and ideas to produce creative solutions.
Demonstrate project and collaboration skills by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating projects in journalism and broadcasting.
Career Opportunities
Whether you want a future as a journalist, news reader, radio host, producer, lifestyle presenter, podcaster or freelance content creator, this course gives you the skills to find your niche in this dynamic industry.
REQUIREMENTS
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
