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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Hobart
University of Tasmania, Churchill Ave, Hobart, TAS 7005
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Not currently accepting domestic applications — no fee information published.
Duration
Minimum 0.5 years, up to a maximum of 2 years.
Eligibility
Domestic students:
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you’re not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the University of Tasmania admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Entry into the Graduate Diploma requires;
a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or
work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, event management, and/or the related professions.
Career & Study Pathways
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication is an excellent way to upskill if you are interested in media, content production, writing, public relations, politics, or journalism. You will gain valuable skills to communicate effectively and ethically across strategic and political communication fields and media industries.
Your studies will cover a range of traditional and emerging media platforms and practices. After completing this course, you’ll be equipped to pursue careers in professions such as public relations, event management, policy, marketing, and content creation.
This course is a great opportunity to advance your career in media and communication, especially as demand for these skills continues to grow year on year.
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Strategic Digital Media
Digital and social media play an increasing role in the contemporary media landscape. In this unit you will develop your knowledge of key concepts, principles, and practices to understand how digital and social media inform a strategic communication environment. The…
Public Relations
Recent global events and a dynamic media landscape have highlighted the importance of public relations (PR) practitioners as a central component of contemporary strategic communications practice. This unit will develop your understanding of historical, theoretical, and practical approaches to public…
Introduction to Strategic Communication
The ability to strategically communicate is a skill required in many industries and sectors. In this unit, you are introduced to a variety of media platforms and approaches to provide a strong foundation for participation in the media and communication…
Arts and Cultural Events
In Tasmania, our vibrant arts and cultural calendar includes MOFO and Dark MOFO, Ten Days on the Island, and Beaker Street. In this unit, you will learn about the role of festivals, open days, street fairs and other events in…
Common Questions
The total estimated cost for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication at the University of Tasmania is AU$17,475, with no additional non-tuition fees listed.
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication has a duration of 26 weeks.
The course is delivered at the University of Tasmania's Hobart campus in Tasmania, Australia, at a location owned and operated by the provider.
The CRICOS course code for the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication at the University of Tasmania is 0100439, and the CRICOS provider code for the University of Tasmania is 00586B.
You can contact the University of Tasmania's International Student Enquiries team by phone at +61 3 6226 6200 or by email at your.study@utas.edu.au. More information is also available at www.utas.edu.au/international.
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