Griffith University
Graduate Certificate in Communication
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Certificate in Communication (via Open Universities Australia) will consist of four core courses. These core courses offer students a broad understanding of the discipline. Each individual course develops skills, techniques and methodologies needed to participate professionally as a communicator or communications analyst.
This Graduate Certificate program will provide the initial courses for the Master of Communication.
Delivery mode
Griffith University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Communication, applicants must have:
- A Bachelor degree in any discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0 scale); OR
- A qualification leading to professional registration (for example, Nursing); OR
- Five years of relevant work experience.
Note: This is a postgraduate level program and students will need to be competent in oral and written communication skills to successfully complete the program.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$11,750
$11,750
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Communication will prepare you for the following roles.
Marketing Strategist
A Marketing Strategist plans promotional campaigns for a brand, product or service. You might conduct market research and look for opportunities to...
Media Advisor
A Media Advisor manages and enhances an organisation's public image through strategic communication and media relations. You might work in corporat...
Public Relations Specialist
A Public Relations Specialist coordinates activities to improve or maintain the public image of a business, organisation, brand or individual. You ...
Public Relations Manager
Public Relations Managers manage an organisation’s relationship and exposure to the general public. Their main aim is to create a favourable public...
Communications Manager
Communications Managers are responsible for the way an organisation communicates with its clients, stakeholders and the general public — as well as...
Communications Adviser
A Communications Adviser provides guidance on the release of information for a large organisation or business. You might oversee media and communic...
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