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1 Year
Blended (mixture of online and on campus units), On campus, and Online modes available.
Full time or Part time
16 February 2026 (Semester 1) | 10 August 2026 (Semester 2) | 15 February 2027 (Semester 1) | 09 August 2027 (Semester 2)
Course Overview
Studying the Graduate Diploma in Communication will support you to build your professional practice as an emerging leader in the communications industry. In developing advanced skills based on current best practice models of modern communication, you will explore current trends in communication practice, digital data analysis and visualisation and strategic and risk communication, and will have flexibility to choose elective units that match your aspirations and interests.
Study the Graduate Diploma in Communication at UC and you will:
Enjoy an immersive online learning experience where you'll be connected with an inspiring cohort of teachers and industry experts who will share their own experiences and mentor you through your learning.
Where You Can Study
Bruce, Canberra ACT 2617, Australia
Australian National University, 110 Ellery Cresent - Baldessin Precinct Building, Acton, ACT 2601
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Global Strategic Communication Planning PG
The Long Decade of Digital Disruption PG
Audiences, Data and Media Convergence PG
Global Marketing Communication and Branding PG
Crucial Marketing Communication Theory for Practice PG
Managing Marketing Communication Practice PG
Voice and Engagement in Organisational Communication PG
Digital Advertising Practices PG
Social Media Marketing G
Community Engagement G
Communicating with Diverse Audiences G
Strategic and Crisis Communication PG
Integrated Digital Marketing and Communication G
Journalism Research and Storytelling PG
Video, Podcasting and Presentation PG
Journalism Ethics and Diversity PG
Generating Digital Journalism PG
Communicating Politics G
Communication Trends and Innovation G
Industry and Identity: Challenges and Triumphs G
Communication and Behaviour Change G
Digital Data Analytics and Visualisation G
Common Questions
Yes. Credit is available into the Master of Communication upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Communication.
The course requires 24 credit points in total: 15 credit points from five required units (Communicating Politics, Communication Trends and Innovation, Industry and Identity: Challenges and Triumphs, Communication and Behaviour Change, and Digital Data Analytics and Visualisation), plus 9 credit points chosen from a list of restricted choice elective units.
The standard duration is 1 year full time or part-time equivalent, with a maximum of 4 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent. The University will also consider English proficiency, academic record and/or employment experience. The English language requirement is an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent). Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication (UC) or the Graduate Certificate in Communication (Engagement) may apply and receive credit for 12 credit points (4 units).
The course is open for domestic admissions in Semester 1 (starting 16 February 2026) and Semester 2 (starting 10 August 2026) in 2026, and similarly in Semester 1 (starting 15 February 2027) and Semester 2 (starting 09 August 2027) in 2027, all delivered at Bruce, Canberra.
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