Online Courses Handbook 2003

184807 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Communication and Cultural Studies

Introduction
This course provides basic training to those desiring a career shift and/or the necessary prerequisites for honours or postgraduate diploma study in one of the School's majors - Australian Folklife, Australian and Intercultural Studies, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Literary Studies, Performance Studies, Professional Writing and Presentation. Students are expected to achieve a level of competence and performance superior to that of the typical undergraduate student.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An approved bachelors (or higher) degree or equivalent in a discipline other than English, or a Bachelor of Arts course in English (or higher) in an area different from the stream in which study is proposed.

Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability
This fee paying course is of one year full-time duration or equivalent part-time. It should be noted that work in some areas, especially performance studies, requires substantial attendance on campus, often in daytime. It cannot be guaranteed that evening classes are available. If bridging work in basic prerequisite units is required the course duration will increase.

Course Organisation
Majors available complement the School's Bachelor of Arts program - Australian and Intercultural Studies, Creative Writing, Cultural Studies, Performance Studies, Professional Writing and Presentation, Publishing Practice and Literary Studies. Graduate Diploma units 510 - 515 are usually similar to undergraduate units and sometimes honours units taken at a graduate diploma level. Some bridging work may be required prior to entry into the course. Students consult with the Course Coordinator to prepare an individual program of study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

300648 v.2 Australian Folklife Major (Grad Dip) 200.0

OR

284801 v.4 Australian and Intercultural Studies Major (Grad Dip) 200.0

OR

284803 v.3 Creative Writing Major (Grad Dip) 200.0

OR

284812 v.3 Cultural Studies Major (Grad Dip) 200.0

OR

284820 v.3 Performance Studies Major (Grad Dip) 200.0

OR

303930 v.2 Professional Writing and Presentation Major (Grad Dip) 200.0

OR

303931 v.2 Publishing Practice Major (Grad Dip) 200.0

OR

305949 v.1 Gender Studies Major (Grad Dip) 200.0

OR

200.0