Prerequisites
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 contemporary communication.
The evolution of digital media has transformed communication. Professionals with skills in social media and campaigns are in high demand. La Trobe's Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication has been designed to meet the needs of this rapidly-changing industry.
You'll develop a strong foundation in communication with core subjects in strategy, writing, research and political communication. Our range of electives helps you build the necessary skills to pursue a communication career in areas such as politics, corporations and not-for-profit organisations.
You'll learn:
Political communication
Discover the vital role communication plays in the government sector to influence public opinion.
Strategic communication writing
Learn how to write to a strategic communication plan.
Research applications in strategic communication
Gain an understanding of how research underpin communication campaigns.
CRICOS code: 077917G
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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
