Diploma of Media and Communication

Program Overview

The Diploma of Media and Communication provides a comprehensive foundation in media and communication, offering a range of subjects in broadcast media, journalism, and strategic communication. Students complete core units in writing, interviewing, and media production, along with electives in areas such as sustainability, psychology, and marketing. The program prepares graduates for careers in advertising, journalism, marketing, public relations, and other media-related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Diploma of Media and Communication offers a range of choices in communications and journalism subjects.
• Areas of study include broadcast media, journalism, screen and sound studies, strategic communication, writing and further studies across a range of humanities disciplines.
• Diploma of Media and Communications students now receive full credit of 8 subjects (120 points) into 2nd year of the Bachelor of Arts or the Bachelor of Media and Communication.

Outline:

• Core Units:
• Writing for Media (MMAC1WFM)
• The Interview (MJRN1TIN)
• The Emerging Journalist (MJRN1TEJ)
• Professional Writing (MCRA1PWR)
• Making Media (MMAC1MME)
• Recommended Electives:
• Sustainability (BBUS1SBY)
• Introductory Psychology: People and Culture (PPSY1PAC)
• Statistics for Life Sciences (PSSTA1LS)

Assessment:

• Assessment Types:
• Written assignments
• Quizzes
• Oral presentations
• Practical projects

Teaching:

• Teaching Methods:
Lectures, tutorials, workshops, and practical sessions.
• Faculty:
Experienced faculty with expertise in media and communication.

Careers:

• Popular Career Paths:
• Advertising and Sales promotion
• Government policy research
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Broadcast and online content production
• Media production
• Public relations
• Publishing and editing
• Television and radio production