Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies

This intensive one-year programme gives you advanced skills in a chosen area of communications. Choose from a range of subjects including investigative journalism, digital media, public relations, or organisational change.

You can either choose a generic pathway and select papers that suit your interests, or a specialised pathway that enables you to focus on one particular area of communications.

On completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Communication Studies, you can elect to continue your studies with the Master of Communication Studies.

Quick Facts

Entry Requirements

You must have completed:

  • The Bachelor of Communication Studies or equivalent, or
  • A relevant professional qualification or professional experience approved by the Dean to be equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.

Majors

Additional Majors and Minors

Additional majors and minors

Structure and Content

Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. Students must complete 120 points in total. It is recommended that students who plan to proceed to the master's degree after successfully completing the postgraduate diploma include a relevant Research Methods paper in their programme of study.

Related Programmes

Career Opportunities

  • Communications and public relations
  • Journalism

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