Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) (GDA-PUBCOM)
Graduate Diploma (Advanced)Year: 2023 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'Make an enquiry' at http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/20-advanced-graduate-diploma-in-arts
Coordinator:
Dr Alexandra Dane
Overview
| Award title | Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2023 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | 085952D |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 100 credit points |
| Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |
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.
Links to further information
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
- Developed skills in researching, writing and thinking critically about processes of change in the publishing and communications industries
Generic skills
On completion of this course, students should have acquired skills in:
- Leadership and effective communication
- Project management
- Innovative problem solving
- Team work and liaison in professional contexts
- Research, writing and communication
Graduate attributes
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma (Advanced) in Publishing and Communication should have acquired the following attributes:
Academic distinction
- They will be critical, creative thinkers with an in-depth understanding of publishing practices across a range of media, and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills in a broad range of professional contexts.
Active citizenship
- They will be active ethical citizens with an engaged awareness of issues such as human rights, social inclusion, ethics and the environment, and the relationship between publishing, citizenship and the public sphere.
Integrity and self-awareness
- They will be self-critical, self-motivated industry practitioners with the capacity to work independently and in groups, and ability to demonstrate high levels of knowledge, adaptability and self-awareness, in a broad range of professional contexts.
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.
Subject options
Compulsory Subjects
25 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUBL90001 | Structural Editing |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PUBL90002 | Editorial English |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Elective Subjects
minimum 50 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT90019 | Internship II (Semester Long) |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
25 |
| PUBL90003 | The Contemporary Publishing Industry | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PUBL90004 | Business and Professional Communications |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PUBL90005 | Technical Writing and Editing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PUBL90006 | Writing and Editing for Digital Media |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PUBL90010 | Print Production and Design |
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PUBL90014 | Legal Issues in Arts and Media | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PUBL90015 | Grattan Street Press | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PUBL90016 | International Publishing Project | Not available in 2023 | 12.5 |
| PUBL90019 | Book Markets: Structures and Strategies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Additional Elective Subjects
maximum 25 points
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MECM40003 | Researching Audiences and Reception | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MECM40006 | Public Relations and Communications |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MECM40007 | Change in Journalism | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Further study
Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Publishing and Communication (Advanced) may be eligible to enter the Master of Publishing and Communications (100 point program).
Last updated: 10 November 2023