Graduate Certificate in Communication (GCCommun)
Information valid for students commencing 2017
Duration
Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2017)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5336
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Approved degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
Have completed post-secondary study approved by the executive dean.
Additional application information
Please note that applicants who do not have a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline require a total of 32 units to complete the Master program requirements - i.e., 24 units for the Master program, plus 8 units for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Students may be eligible for entry to the 24 units Master of Communication program if they have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication (without credit to the Master program) or the Graduate Diploma in Communication (maximum of 8 units credit towards the Master program) if they have met the GPA requirement.
AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass.uq.edu.au/askhass
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Duration
Half Year full-time
Commencing 2017
Semester 1 (27 Feb, 2017)
Semester 2 (24 Jul, 2017)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
8
Program code
5336
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Approved degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
Have completed post-secondary study approved by the executive dean.
CRICOS Code: 049209A
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 8
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Communication?
This program provides students with the knowledge and skills required to excel in the ever-expanding communication industries. The program is designed to enhance the skills of existing communication graduates and professionals. Courses are designed to increase understanding of the application of communication theory and research to health promotion, business, public relations, policy and politics, intercultural relations and globalisation. Students develop knowledge of communication dynamics, as well as practical professional skills.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to semester course offerings, it may not be possible to complete a field in the Graduate Certificate full-time in one semester.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Communication.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Graduate Certificate in Communication
- Communication for Social Change Field of Study
- Public Relations and Professional Communication Field of Study
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Approved degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
Have completed post-secondary study approved by the executive dean.
Additional application information
Please note that applicants who do not have a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline require a total of 32 units to complete the Master program requirements - i.e., 24 units for the Master program, plus 8 units for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Students may be eligible for entry to the 24 units Master of Communication program if they have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication (without credit to the Master program) or the Graduate Diploma in Communication (maximum of 8 units credit towards the Master program) if they have met the GPA requirement.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Approved degree or equivalent in any discipline; or
Have completed post-secondary study approved by the executive dean.
Additional application requirements
Please note that applicants who do not have a Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline require a total of #32 to complete the Master program requirements - i.e., #24 for the Master program, plus #8 for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma. Students may be eligible for entry to the #24 Master of Communication program if they have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication (without credit to the Master program) or the Graduate Diploma in Communication (maximum of #8 credit towards the Master program) if they have met the GPA requirement.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 049209A
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 1 - November 30 of the previous year.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Graduate Certificate in Communication
Careers
A wide range of occupations in the communication industries.
Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Communication
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Communication
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Communication, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain 8 units from the MCommun List comprising:
- 4 units from Part B; and
- the balance (4 units) from courses in Parts A, B, C and/or D
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
- Graduate Diploma in Communication (#16)
- Master of Communication (#24)
- Master of Communication (#32)
