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52 weeks
On campus
Full time / Part time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $48,992 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Duration
1 year full time / 2 years part time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Structural Editing
12.5 points, compulsory. Structural editing across genres — instructional, polemical, scholarly and narrative works.
Introduction to Copyediting
12.5 points, compulsory. Editorial English conventions, copyediting symbols, house styles, editing on screen.
Elective subjects
75 points from an approved list, with a maximum of 25 points from the 'Additional Elective subjects' set.
Common Questions
The Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) has two intake dates per year: March and July.
Yes, the course can be studied full time over 1 year or part time over 2 years.
The course is delivered on campus at the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus.
The Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) provides an introduction to the dynamic field of publishing and communications and takes 6 months full time or 1 year part time, while the Graduate Diploma extends your understanding of the field and takes 1 year full time or 2 years part time.
Yes, the University of Melbourne also offers the Master of Publishing and Communications, a 2-year full time (or 4-year part time) degree that enables you to launch your career in publishing and communications, with intakes in March and July on campus at Parkville.
Application
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Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
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Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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