Graduate Certificate of Communications and Media Studies
Arts and humanities
As a student in the Graduate Certificate of Communications and Media, you are at once part of this media saturated world, but also will be learning how to analyse, critique and challenge assumptions about the place of media. You will expand your understanding of the key challenges posed by the emergence of digital media, globalisation and increasing levels of cross-cultural exchange. Skill development in critical thinking, writing and presentation in multicultural settings are designed to build learning success and enhance your career capabilities. The degree is suitable for emerging professionals in communications and media industries, as well as those wishing to expand their knowledge of this dynamic field. Successful completion of this degree can count toward a Master of Communications and Media Studies if you desire further study. <div id=
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 097658M
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Course overview
As a student in the Graduate Certificate of Communications and Media, you are at once part of this media saturated world, but also will be learning how to analyse, critique and challenge assumptions about the place of media. You will expand your understanding of the key challenges posed by the emergence of digital media, globalisation and increasing levels of cross-cultural exchange. Skill development in critical thinking, writing and presentation in multicultural settings are designed to build learning success and enhance your career capabilities. The degree is suitable for emerging professionals in communications and media industries, as well as those wishing to expand their knowledge of this dynamic field. Successful completion of this degree can count toward a Master of Communications and Media Studies if you desire further study. <div id=
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
An Australian bachelor degree with at least 50% average (or equivalent), or a minimum of three years work experience in a relevant field*. Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
50%
50%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An Australian bachelor degree with at least 50% average (or equivalent), or a minimum of three years work experience in a relevant field*. Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Caulfield | — | — | $20,300per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Caulfield | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate of Communications and Media Studiesmonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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