C06129v1 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication
Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication (GradDipStratComm)CRICOS code: 098388J
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Location: City campus
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
The Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication provides advanced study in public communication practices. It is relevant for graduates seeking a career in corporate, government, political, health, organisational or marketing communication, advertising or public relations, and for communication professionals seeking to advance their career. The course includes theoretical and practical perspectives on up-to-date issues such as audience insights through ethical data collection and analysis, digital media communication, and strategic communication informed by research and evaluation.
The world of strategic communication is changing rapidly through digitalisation, 'big data' analysis, new platforms and channels, and shifting attitudes and concerns. These are leading to changing practices and challenges, and new ethical concerns. The UTS Graduate Diploma of Strategic Communication is based on the latest research and is taught by a combination of senior academic researchers and leading industry professionals.
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Course aims
Graduates of this course obtain:
- advanced understanding of human communication informed by social psychology, sociology, semiotics, cultural studies and other disciplines
- the capability to synthesise communication theory and practice
- the capability to develop communication strategy informed by research and analysis
- a sensitivity to ethical and legal issues related to media and communication
- a sensitivity to inclusiveness, equity and social justice
- the capacity to develop communication strategies that reflect intercultural and global perspectives, and
- practical skills to apply strategic communication to address organisational or social challenges and problems.
Career options
Graduates of this course are equipped to work in corporate, government, political, organisational or marketing communication, advertising, public relations or integrated communication, including positions related to marketing and promotion, stakeholder engagement, employee communication, health, community relations, media relations and public affairs.
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| 1.1 | Apply an advanced body of practice-oriented knowledge and skills to develop, implement and evaluate innovative solutions to real-world communication challenges |
| 1.2 | Graduates are able to continually develop the multi-media skills that are required to remain current in professional practice |
| 2.1 | Critically and creatively re-think public relations, advertising and organisational change models and practices for the 21st century beyond dominant models and approaches |
| 2.2 | Locate, gather, organise and synthesise information across diverse platforms to guide their understanding of contemporary communication issues and challenges |
| 3.1 | Recognise and negotiate cultural differences |
| 4.1 | Analyse the opportunities and constraints organisational communication poses for Indigenous people and issues and learn how to be led by diverse Indigenous perspectives to identify new ways of imagining and creating communication solutions for a range of issues and publics |
| 5.1 | Graduates are able to counsel decision-makers about challenges and solutions for different organisational and cultural contexts, including issues of exclusion, equity, cultural difference and social justice |
| 6.1 | Graduates are able to persuade and engage diverse audiences through both written and oral communication strategies, across a range of media formats, with consideration of others’ needs and views |
Key
The first digit of each CILO indicates the relevant graduate attribute:
- Professional Readiness
- Critical and Creative Inquiry
- International and Intercultural Engagement
- Indigenous Competencies
- Active Citizenship
- Effective Communication
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants who have not completed a bachelor's, master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification in any field of study (or overseas equivalent) must provide:
- a personal statement (approximately 500 words) explaining why they wish to study the course they are applying for
- a curriculum vitae (CV), which should include details of paid and voluntary work or other experiences (e.g. special interest groups) that could be relevant to the course.
If applicants do not submit these documents, their application may not be considered.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Course duration and attendance
The course is one year of full-time or one-and-a-half years of part-time study.
Course structure
This course totals 48 credit points of study consisting of four core subjects (32 credit points) and two electives (16 credit points).
Full-time students are required to undertake 24 credit points a session. Part-time students should undertake 8 or 16 credit points a session.
Course completion requirements
| STM91276 Core subjects (Strategic Communication) | 32cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
| Total | 48cp |
Course diagram
Course program
Typical course programs are shown below for full-time and part-time students, commencing in Autumn or Spring sessions.
| Typical program, Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57223 Exploring Human Communication: Theories and Practice | 8cp | |
| 57215 Strategic Communication and Integration | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57222 Influence in the Digital World | 8cp | |
| 57213 Understanding and Engaging Audiences | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
| Typical program, Spring commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 57223 Exploring Human Communication: Theories and Practice | 8cp | |
| 57222 Influence in the Digital World | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57215 Strategic Communication and Integration | 8cp | |
| 57213 Understanding and Engaging Audiences | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
| Typical program, Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57223 Exploring Human Communication: Theories and Practice | 8cp | |
| 57215 Strategic Communication and Integration | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57222 Influence in the Digital World | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57213 Understanding and Engaging Audiences | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
| Typical program, Spring commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Spring session | ||
| 57222 Influence in the Digital World | 8cp | |
| 57223 Exploring Human Communication: Theories and Practice | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57215 Strategic Communication and Integration | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57213 Understanding and Engaging Audiences | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91759 Electives (Strategic Communication) | 16cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program with the Master of Strategic Communication (C04385).
Applicants wanting to transfer to the Master of Strategic Communication must have successfully completed at least three subjects in the Strategic Communication postgraduate program.
Other information
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