About Graduate Diploma In Communication in University of Canberra

Learn to communicate across a range of professional environments

Choosing to study a Graduate Diploma in Communication will enhance your knowledge and skills as a professional and highly skilled worker, applying communication principles to global issues and organisational trends.

Building on prior studies in your undergraduate degree, you will focus on the direct application of communication to issues relevant to senior management decisions. You will investigate solutions to problems regarding analysis, planning, implementation and evaluation, across a range of professional communication environments.

Study a Graduate Diploma in Communication at UC and you will:

• demonstrate an advanced understanding of human communication processes and environments
• demonstrate critical and analytical thinking needed to contribute to the planning, implementation and evaluation of mid to long-term professional communication issues
• contribute to advising senior management on communication issues and lead project teams within organisations
• gain advanced understanding of a range of social research methods relevant to strategic or marketing communication.

Work Integrated Learning

Work Integrated Learning is a key focus of the course and there are extensive opportunities to connect with industry, including real-world case studies, industry-linked research and practice projects.

Career opportunities

• Communications manager
• Marketing manager
• Marketing strategist
• Brand manager
• Advertising account director
• Marketing consultant
• Communication strategist
• Media strategist
• Creative director
• Media relations consultant
• Community manager
• Social media manager
• Sponsorship manager
• Direct marketing manager

Course-specific information

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication will receive credit for the four Graduate Certificate (level G) units.

If you are interested in pursuing a career in research, we provide a clear pathway to the Master of Communication degree. 

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor's degree from a university or technical college with a minimum of 180 ECTS points

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS   :     6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
• TOEFL :     79 overall (min. 16 in listening, 18 in speaking, 16 in reading, 22 in writing)
• PTE      :    58 overall (min. 50 in listening, speaking, reading and writing)

University of Canberra Highlights

University of Canberra Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The University of Canberra's tuition fees vary depending on the level of study and the program you choose. Here is an approximate breakdown of the average tuition fees for 2022:

Undergraduate Programs:

• Domestic students: AUD 11,000 - AUD 29,000 per year
• International students: AUD 28,000 - AUD 34,000 per year

Postgraduate Programs:

• Domestic students: AUD 15,000 - AUD 32,000 per year
• International students: AUD 29,000 - AUD 39,000 per year

Note that tuition fees may vary depending on the program and the specific requirements of the course.

In addition to tuition fees, there are other expenses that students may need to consider when studying at the University of Canberra. These include:

1. Accommodation: The cost of living on campus at the University of Canberra ranges from AUD 240 - AUD 500 per week, depending on the type of accommodation.

2. Books and supplies: Students may need to purchase textbooks and other supplies, which can cost around AUD 1,000 per year.

3. Food and transportation: Students may need to budget for food and transportation expenses, which can vary depending on personal preferences and needs.

4. Health insurance: International students are required to have health insurance, which can cost around AUD 600 per year.

5. Personal expenses: This includes expenses such as clothing, entertainment, and other personal items.

Overall, students can expect to pay an average of AUD 20,000 - AUD 30,000 per year for tuition fees and other expenses when studying at the University of Canberra.

Tuition Fee for some graduate courses:

University of Canberra English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

For admissions at University of Canberra international applicants are required to submit proof of English language proficiency. The minimum ELP test score requirements are mentioned below: