Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced)

The Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) is designed to combine instruction and practical experience in editing and publishing with analysis of publishing in its cultural, technological and commercial contexts.

The program is suitable for graduates seeking careers in publishing and communications, and for people currently working in these fields who wish to consolidate their skills and broaden their industry knowledge.

Course structure

The Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) requires:

• two compulsory subjects (25 points)
• minimum of four elective subjects (50 points)
• maximum of two additional subjects (25 points)

Total 100 points

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) in appropriate subjects or equivalent.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic performance; and
• relevance of previous studies.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7.0 is required.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF127). For the purposes of considering requests for reasonable adjustments, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the overview, attributes, outcomes and skills of this entry. Further details about how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) should have:

• a strong grounding in editorial principles and methods across a range of media and genres;
• a practical grasp of the use of computers in editing and publishing for print and digital media;
• an analytical overview of the organisation and operation of the publishing industries in Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
• high level oral and written communication skills for business and professional contexts; and
• developed skills in researching, writing and thinking critically about processes of change in the publishing and communications industries.