Course overview
You can choose from two fields of study Communication for Social Change or Strategic Communication and from a range of courses designed to increase your understanding of the application of communication theory and research to health promotion, business, public relations, policy and politics, intercultural relations and globalisation. The emerging field of Communication for Social Change explores the different ways in which communication can be leveraged to bring about change in attitudes, behaviour and knowledge in individuals, organizations and communities. If you already have experience in these fields, the program will make you even more competitive as it complements and capitalises on studies and...
Course record
CRICOS
00025B
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-queensland/courses/graduate-certificate-in-communication.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
- s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline. Or Have completed post-secondary study or at least two years full-time work experience, approved by the executive dean. Work experience relevant to the field of Communication is defined as: A demonstrated record of having worked in communication, public relations, marketing, advertising or community development roles, as a journalist/reporter/media producer or researcher in communication related fields, or in any other profession in which a portfolio was built up demonstrating communication expertise.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- St Lucia

