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52 weeks
Primarily online with in-person workshops once or twice per semester
Part time / Online · Two units each semester
Course Overview
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This course is not accepting applications for 2026.
The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication aims to produce independent and entrepreneurial communicators who can successfully participate in the contemporary media environment.
Designed for those wanting to promote and implement change across a range of social, environment, political and business settings, the course helps you to develop advanced analytical skills and professional-level communications expertise. Students will develop knowledge of the strategic and political communications fields and media industries, and produce and engage with traditional and emergent media platforms and practices.
You will be taught by leading researchers and lecturers, who possess a broad range of industry experience in a state of the art contemporary Media School supported by equipment and technical know-how. The diploma is designed for students seeking the benefits of online learning and intensive workshops and seminars.
Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication requires 100 credit points comprising:
87.5 credit points of Core units
12.5 credit points of Elective units
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 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 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
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…
Multiplatform Storytelling
This unit equips you with the skills to produce content and tell stories across a range of media. A variety of digital tools, delivery options and conceptual approaches will be explored as you design, research and produce their content. Academic…
Foundations of Marketing
Marketing is a business function that goes beyond the mere act of selling or advertising, it encompasses the entire marketing process through which value is created, captured and offered to customers. It is critical that organisations establish and maintain relationships…
Consumer Decision-Making
For marketers, understanding how buyers and consumers behave is an integral part of correctly identifying their needs, and developing effective marketing strategies. Buyers often go through decision-making processes before making a purchase or making a decision to continue to buy…
Digital and Social Media Marketing
The increasing use of digital and social media by both businesses and consumers is having a significant impact on global business. For consumers, recent advancements in information and communication technologies (ICT) based digital and social media provide reliable and accurate…
Global Health Systems
Globally, health systems are tasked with responding to contemporary challenges and the related disease burden and health needs of their population. This unit takes a systems approach to examine how health systems are designed, the key components, who pays, and…
Introduction to Epidemiology
This unit explores the principles, theories and practice of epidemiology. Students are provided with a comprehensive introduction to the collection and interpretation of epidemiological data within the framework of health, health care delivery and human services. The unit content covers…
Introduction to Public Health
This unit introduces the scope of public health practice in the 21st century and the social, political and economic context within which public health practitioners operate. The unit combines theoretical and practical content to assist your learning about the determinants…
Environmental Health
This unit will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary environmental health concepts and examine the environmental and ecological determinants of health within the framework of national and international policy. Through this unit you will acquire valuable insights into…
Sustainable Tourism Development
This unit will explore the origins, elements and tensions inherent in sustainable tourism. You will explore the relevance of sustainable development to tourism, its application and the tensions that arise when theory is applied to practice. The unit will also…
Global Issues in Tourism
Tourism is part of globalisation. Tourism has changed over the decades as travels become cheaper, new destinations are found and more countries become prosperous. Tourism affects host societies and the issues are often global in scale. These include challenges from…
Critical and Contested Issues in Cultural Heritage
Tasmania and Australia are rich in history and heritage. What gets presented and celebrated however is contested and challenged. This unit does not only introduce a critical reading of heritage, it offers tools and frameworks for participants to reflect and…
The Sharing Economy and Disruptive Innovations
Digital disruptions such as the sharing economy have caused major disruptions for the tourism industry – both positive and negative. Platforms such as Airbnb and Uber, plus Airtasker, UberEats and HomeAway, have transformed the way tourists travel, the way that…
Marine Protected Areas
In this unit, you will investigate the global role of marine protected areas (MPAs) in balancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable food production. Using examples worldwide, you will study various MPAs and other types of area-based management - from small fishery…
Landscape Conservation and Recreation
Conservation efforts globally are focussed primarily on biodiversity, but geodiversity elements and features such as soils, rivers, mountains and caves provide humans with awe and inspiration, enjoyment, and a wealth of ecosystem and geosystem services. In this unit, you will…
Marine and Antarctic Environments and their Management
KSA726 offers an interdisciplinary exploration into the management of marine and Antarctic environments. You will be introduced to the core concepts of governance, policy and management and contemporary management practices with a focus on the science-policy interface. You will explore…
Global Environmental Governance
The unit explores environmental governance in the context of areas of global concern and shared international management – focusing on the polar regions, the oceans and the global climate. The concepts of sustainable development and the global commons are crucial…
Common Questions
Yes, you need a science background to enrol in this graduate diploma. As Haruhi noted, 'You need a science background for this (graduate diploma),' and a relevant bachelor's degree such as a Bachelor of Marine Science is accepted, meaning no additional study is required before starting.
Yes, the course is designed to be flexible. Students can study two units each semester, mostly online from home, and attend in-person workshops only once or twice per semester, making it possible to fit university commitments around a full-time work schedule.
The course is delivered through the Menzies Institute for Medical Research in Hobart, Tasmania. Most study is completed online, with occasional in-person workshops on campus.
An Environmental Health Officer performs a variety of tasks including food inspections, septic tank inspections, dealing with complaints from residents about things like noise or vermin, and going outside for sampling things like water. As described in the page, 'every day is different.'
Yes, students can pursue cadetship opportunities alongside their studies. For example, Haruhi secured a cadetship with the Clarence City Council as a full-time Cadet Environmental Health Officer, which gave her real-world experience while she completed her studies part-time. The council also provided her with one study day per week.
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