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Units indexed by faculty Graduate Diploma in Communications and Media StudiesCourse code: 1398 + Course abbreviation: GradDipComn&MediaSt + Total credit points required: 48 + 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Caulfield; Melbourne city) Course descriptionThe course is designed for candidates who wish to obtain a one-year postgraduate qualification as preparation for employment in the print or electronic media, public affairs or policy fields. The course also offers suitably experienced people the opportunity to further develop and upgrade their skills and expertise in the field of communications and to familiarise themselves with contemporary debates and developments in this field. Entry requirementsA bachelors degree in any discipline; or a Graduate Certificate in Communications with a minimum credit average (applicants in this category are normally eligible to apply for up to 50% credit towards the graduate diploma). Course structureCandidates must satisfactorily complete four level 4, 12-point, semester-length units to the value of 48 points as outlined below: Core unitsElective unitsTwo of the following:
Electives to the value of 12 points offered within the faculty or with another faculty may be taken with the approval of the course coordinator. Exit pointsAfter successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Communications and Media Studies. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorJohn Arnold Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |