The University of Western Australia
Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThis course advances your capacity to effectively participate in the contemporary global communications environment across industry, government agencies and community organisations.
The course focuses upon development of your creative, analytic and organisational capacity in the area and provides you with a core set of practical and applicable skills that are vital for succeeding in a range of media and communication roles. You will develop skills in designing effective communication strategy and managing of communication projects across digital and traditional media formats.
Our program enables you to progress your capacity to communicate strategically to reach audiences, manage an organisation's image and messages and design effective communication projects and campaigns.
A Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication provides you with both critical understanding and valuable hands-on experience that prepares you for a dynamic career, including project-based work used to develop a portfolio applicable in a range of industry contexts.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$9,846
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$9,846
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Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication will prepare you for the following roles.
Communications Manager
Communications Managers are responsible for the way an organisation communicates with its clients, stakeholders and the general public — as well as...
Public Relations Consultant
Public Relations Consultants are marketing professionals who provide PR advisory services to businesses, politicians, celebrities, and public figur...
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 Specialist
Communications Specialists guide the way an organisation communicates with customers, suppliers, shareholders, community stakeholders and employees...
Social Media Manager
A Social Media Manager oversees the online activity of a business or brand. You might look after numerous social media accounts and publish content...
About The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2024). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.
