Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications)

The Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications) provides a broad range of writing and production skills valued in many sectors of the print, broadcasting and electronic media, such as radio production, journalism and information technology.

 

Graduates will be equipped with the kind of digital technology skills likely to be sought by a wide array of employers in the digital content industries. Graduates are also equipped with skills in content and project management and a range of generic skills that qualify them to actively contribute to the changing nature of work and vocational training in relation to the impact of media.

 

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications), graduates may be eligible to progress to the Master of Arts (Media and Communications).

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications), graduates will be able to:

 

1. Critically evaluate media texts across a range of platforms to demonstrate advanced knowledge of media and communications concepts and practices.
2. Cognitively analyse, generate and transmit solutions to key problems impacting the media in Australian and international environments in contexts that require self-directed work and learning.
3. Research, evaluate, and articulate advanced theoretical and practical concepts affecting media practice and transmit that knowledge to peers.
4. Apply high level, independent judgements in a variety of theoretical and professional practice contexts to design and implement advanced media products.

5. Use cognitive and create skills to initiate, plan and implement complex projects in a range of professional media environments.
6. Demonstrate professional responsibility and accountability to others in the creation and execution of projects, both theoretical and technical, in the field of media and communications.

Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies while on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. Find out more about study abroad and exchange.

Standard entry
- A recognised three year bachelor degree with a credit average or
- A recognised undergraduate degree with less than a credit average but evidence of five years or more continuous employment in a media or communications field or
- A recognised AQF Level 8 qualification in a cognate area

 

Advanced standing
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Media and Communications), students may be eligible to progress to the Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications) and may be given full credit for the units completed towards the Graduate Certificate of Arts (Media and Communications).