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Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) (095EC)
Postgraduate DiplomaYear: 2017 Delivered: On Campus
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Contact
Currently enrolled in this course:
- General information about enrolment: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact Stop 1
Coordinator
Associate Professor Mark Davis
Email: davismr@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Award title | Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) |
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Year & campus | 2017 |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | Non-AQF |
Credit points | 100 credit points |
Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |
Please note that 095EC Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) will no longer be accepting new applications as of the 1st January 2015, the program from 2015 will be offered as GDA-PUBCOM Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced). Please refer to the correct handbook entry for program information for commencing students from 2015.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) 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.
Links to further information
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement is:
- an undergraduate degree with at least H2B (70%) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) 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.
Graduate attributes
Course structure
The Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) 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. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.
Subject options
Compulsory Subjects
Two compulsory subjects (25 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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PUBL90001 | Structural Editing |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PUBL90002 | Editorial English |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Elective Subjects
Minimum of four elective subjects (50 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MULT90019 | Internship II (Semester Long) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
PUBL90003 | The Contemporary Publishing Industry | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90004 | Business and Professional Communications | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90005 | Technical Writing and Editing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90006 | Writing and Editing for Digital Media |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PUBL90010 | Print Production and Design | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90014 | Legal Issues in Media and Publishing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90015 | Publishing Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PUBL90016 | International Publishing Project | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90019 | Print Markets: Structures and Strategies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Additional Elective Subjects
Maximum of two additional elective subjects (25 points)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MECM40003 | Researching Audiences and Reception | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM40006 | Public Relations and Communications |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MECM40007 | Change in Journalism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Further study
Students who successfully complete the postgraduate diploma may be eligible to enter the Master of Publishing and Communications (100 point program).
Last updated: 30 January 2024