The last decade has seen unprecedented changes in communications technologies and policy. The courses offered in the Graduate Communications Program look at these developments while also offering an historical perspective.
Students come from a range of disciplinary and industry backgrounds.
Past intakes have included students with undergraduate degrees in politics, science and fine arts, as well as those with extensive industry experience in areas such as print and radio journalism, public affairs, media liaison, public relations, and media or policy advisors to politicians and industry. The Faculty Certificate in Communications is a fee paying program. The MA in Communications is designed to assist the professional development of those employed in, or seeking employment in, the broadcast and print media and associated areas such as public relations, public affairs and communications policy research. The MA seeks to develop skills in communications research and analysis and to further students' understanding of both the history and current structure of the communications industry in Australia and of contemporary policy debates. The Graduate Diploma is designed for candidates who wish to obtain a one-year postgraduate qualification as preparation for employment in the communications industry.