Graduate Diploma of Communication (Online)
Graduate Diploma of Communication (Online)
Purpose and people are at the heart of successful communication. In a world saturated by messaging, the ability to create messages that meet objectives and deliver those messages to the right people, is more important than ever. By studying a graduate diploma in communication, you gain strategic, creative and business…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Purpose and people are at the heart of successful communication. In a world saturated by messaging, the ability to create messages that meet objectives and deliver those messages to the right people, is more important than ever.
By studying a graduate diploma in communication, you gain strategic, creative and business communication skills to deliver communications in a way that is accessible and inclusive to your relevant audiences. The techniques you learn are future-focused so you can instantly apply what you learn to your current and future roles.
The 100% online Graduate Diploma of Communication from ECU is fully customisable, so you can tailor your postgraduate qualification in communication to your career goals or areas of interest.
After completing your Graduate Diploma of Communication, you can continue your studies to gain a Master of Communication, allowing you professional recognition to be seen as an expert in your field. *Duration depends on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Enrolment Advisor for advice.
What you will learn
Influence through effective strategy
Become a change agent in your workplace.
Acquire future-proof ethical and socially responsible digital communication techniques that can be immediately transferred to your career and future roles.
Explore creative communication skills that deliver campaign objectives in a way that is accessible, inclusive and relevant to professional audiences.
Future-focused, applied learning
Develop future-proof communication skills designed for the contemporary workforce.
Learn how to navigate, design and synthesise solutions to complex challenges in communication including digital media communication, crisis and reputation management.
Apply social responsibility and sustainability frameworks to effectively communicate and meet the needs of stakeholders. ​
Align communications with organisational goals
Whether working for yourself or as part of an organisation, build commercial acumen and develop your understanding of how to best use communication techniques as a tool to achieve organisational objectives.
What you will study
The online Graduate Diploma of Communication consists of six units. You can select any combination of units across Foundation or Advanced units.
Career and salary outcomes
Upon successfully completing the Graduate Diploma of Communication, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in roles across a variety of industries. Here are some examples of the roles and their expected annual salary range in Australia.
REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry to the Graduate Diploma of Communication, applicants must have:
A bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or
Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of 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.
