Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication) [effective from Semester 2, 2021] (GDipMedia(StratComm))

Program Code
GDMS

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Special Notes

Program Revision
The Academic Program Rules for this program have been revised with effect from semester 2 2021.
For those students who commenced in semester 1 please refer to the semester 1 version by selecting it from the 2021 year drop down on this page.

Academic Year
2021

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

This program introduces students to the principles and practices of strategic communication. Students will develop in-depth knowledge and practical skills in media relations, social media management, risk and crisis communication, and will undertake targeted professional development.
 
The Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.

Academic Program Rules for Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication) [effective from Semester 2, 2021]

There shall be a Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication) [effective from Semester 2, 2021].

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication), the student must satisfactorily complete a program of study a consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 18 units
  2. Elective courses to the value of 6 units

Core Courses

Electives