C11289v1 Graduate Certificate in Media Practice and Industry

The Graduate Certificate of Media Practice and Industry is part of an articulated program in media and creative practices that includes media industry transformations with respect to ethics, social justice, technology and sustainability and entrepreneurial, collaborative and iterative approaches to the ideas, practices and audiences for screen, digital media and emerging platforms.

It offers an entry-level introduction to media and creative processes and practices.This course is unique in integrating advanced media production practices and future-focused capabilities and technologies with social justice, ethics and sustainable industry practices.Download the Media Practice and Industry flyer

The course totals 24 credit points of study. All students are required to complete the one core subject that focuses on vital transformative issues facing the current and future media and creative industries. Students then select two subjects from a list of choices.

Full-time students undertake 24 credit points a session. Part-time students should undertake 8 or 16 credit points a session.

Course completion requirements

Course diagram

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below for both full-time and part-time students, commencing in both Autumn and Spring sessions.

Typical program, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

Typical program, Spring commencing, full time

Year 1

Spring session

Typical program, Autumn commencing, part time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Typical program, Spring commencing, part time

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

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.

For applicants with a bachelor's, master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification:

• the degree must be in the field of society and culture (e.g. Bachelor of Arts) or creative arts
• if the degree is not in the field of society and culture or creative arts, applicants must provide 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, and provide a personal statement that outlines their interest in the course and demonstrates an understanding of the opportunities present in the emerging media industries. Employment experience is assessed according to the response provided by applicants via the employment question on their UTS e-application.

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:

• have a minimum of four years' related professional work experience
• provide a personal statement that outlines their interest in the course and demonstrates an understanding of the opportunities present in the emerging media industries, and
• provide 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: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58; or CAE: 185-190 with a writing score 176.

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.