General Information

Overview

The  Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication is designed to enhance the skills of those already working in the media industry and to develop the skills of those who wish to. Our course has a unique focus on media theory, professional development, and basic production skills. Learn about digital cultures and how to engage audiences. Graduate with broad skills you can apply across the industry.

Study structure

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication requires students to complete units of study to the value of 50 credit points. All units of study are valued at 12.5 credit points unless otherwise stated.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • Part-time study: 50 credit points/four standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

  • Full-time study: 100 credit points/eight standard units of study per year

  • One credit point is equivalent to one hour of study per week per semester (including contact hours and private study)

  • See the course planner for an example degree structure.

Units of study Unit code
Core units
Media Industries
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		MDA60008
Media Ecologies
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		MDA60021
Engaging Audiences
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		MDA70003
Digital Cultures: Aesthetics, Markets, Industries
Core unit, 12.5 credit points 		MDA70005

Aims and objectives

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication, graduates will be able to: 

  • use technical and analytical approaches to analyse contemporary media industry issues in diverse contexts
  • critically evaluate media texts using advanced knowledge of media and communications concepts and practices
  • interpret and communicate concepts and professional practice methodologies to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • deliver independent and collaborative projects with autonomy, creativity and initiative, drawing on media production knowledge and skills.

Career opportunities

The Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication provides students with both theoretical and practical skills applicable to a wide range of media activities. It is aimed at developing the skills of those interested in working in media-related industries and enhancing the expertise of those already employed in industry. It has a unique focus on media theory, professional development and basic production skills.

Graduate skills

The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:

  • capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and have an ability to engage in critical enquiry
  • entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
  • effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
  • adaptable and able to manage change
  • aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. sociocultural, economic, natural).

Admission criteria

Information about Swinburne's general admission criteria can be found at Admissions at Swinburne - Higher Education webpage.

Interested in the Graduate Certificate of Media and Communication?

From state-of-the-art facilities to opportunities to engage with industry – this course is designed with your future in mind. Let's get started.

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