306569 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Professional Communication
GradDipProfComm(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 074656C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
This course develops a level of professional expertise and competency relevant to media management with a focus on key issues and developments in media industries.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An undergraduate degree in an unrelated discipline.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is two semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. Part-time study is not available to international onshore students on student visas.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication
Course Organisation
6 core units; 2 options required.
Professional Recognition
Negotiations are being undertaken with appropriate professional bodies in the region to obtain recognition for this program.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| 314087 | v.1 * | Professional Writing and Publishing Stream (Grad Dip) | 200.0 | ||
| OR | |||||
| 314088 | v.1 # | Corporate Media Production Stream (Grad Dip) | 200.0 | ||
| 200.0 | |||||
# You must do this stream if you wish to progress to the Corporate Media Production Major in the Master of Professional Communication
* You must do this stream if you wish to progress to the Professional Writing and Publishing Major in the Master of Professional Communication
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2013 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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