Prerequisites
Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
GPA - grade point average (GPA) 60%
WAM - Weighted Average Mark (WAM) 60%
Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent.Applicants to the course require an Australian three-year undergraduate degree, or approved international equivalent, in the humanities and social sciences or cognate discipline.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Learn modern skills for a new communication era
The evolution of digital media has transformed communication. Print media, direct mail and advertising are the old, and big data, social media and campaigns are the new way of communicating. La Trobe's Graduate Certificate of Strategic Communication gives you the skills to succeed in this rapidly-changing industry.
You'll develop a strong foundation in communication with core subjects in strategy, writing, research, issues and crisis management along with political communication. Our range of electives helps you build the necessary skills to pursue a communication career in areas such as politics, public relations or digital marketing communication.
You'll learn:
Political communication
Discover the vital role communication plays in the government to influence public opinion.
Strategic communication writing
Learn how to write to meet the strategic communication needs of an organisation.
Research applications in strategic communication
Gain an understanding of how research underpins communication campaigns.
CRICOS code: 077918F
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Careers in the strategic communication are projected to grow to 22,000 by 2023.*
Government, not-for profit and community organisations need communication professionals with 21st century skills. Possible career options include:
Communication officer
Help prepare marketing material to help promote brands and projects.
Social media manager
Create, edit and manage content for social media campaigns on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Social researcher
Gather and analyse data on communities to create effective campaigns.
530 AUD/year
