Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
How to apply
Domestic students
Please complete the application form
International students
Information for International students
In addition to the attachments required in the application form applicants who are not graduates of this University must submit an original transcript or certified copy of their academic record for all tertiary qualifications to date.
Key information
- 24 credit points
- 1 semester full time, 2 years part time
- Course code: 11200
Fees
Important dates
Commence 2009
Semester 1: 23 February
Semester 2: 20 July
Application for 2009
Semester 1: 15 December
Semester 2: 15 June
This graduate certificate enables students to gain a basic understanding of communications theory and equip them with some of the practical skills and knowledge needed in communications-related employment areas.
Skills and knowledge in communication studies are complementary to qualifications in a range of professional and other areas.
Students look at the nature of communication from a number of different perspectives and apply their knowledge in project-based work, while developing practical communication skills in the Arts Multimedia Centre. You will receive hands on experience in digital media, including website design, digital video and image manipulation.
The graduate certificate is intended for people who already hold a degree but who wish to undertake further study so that they can proceed to a graduate diploma and possibly also a master's degree, or who wish to obtain advanced qualifications in a specific area of expertise.
Course outline
This is a one semester full-time course in which you will study four communications studies units. Three units are required:
The fourth unit is an option unit. You can choose from:
- ANTH2239 Anthropology of Media
- ASIA2212 Chinese Media and Society
- COMM7701 Science Communication - Writing
- COMM7702 Science Communication - Displays and Exhibits
- COMM7703 Science and the Media
- COMM7403 Science Communication - Community Presentations
- ENGL2280 Professional Writing
- EURO2212 Communication and Culture - Survey
- HUMA2210 Arts Practicum
- POLS2231 Politics of the Mass Media
- WOMN2205 Self.Net: Identity in the Digital Age
As the core units are only taught in semester one, full-time students must commence in February. Part-time students may start in either February or July.
Graduates may be able to apply credit from this course towards further study at graduate diploma or master's level.
Career prospects
Graduates in communication studies will have an extra insight into the role of communication in every aspect of our lives, which will make them particularly valuable in areas such as journalism, the media, advertising, public relations, multimedia, public administration, business, government and education.
Completing further study beyond a bachelor's degree will enhance your chances of employment as well as advancement, as you will increase your knowledge in specific areas that interest you.
Admission requirements
Applicants are normally expected to possess an undergraduate degree without honours.
Domestic students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
International students
All UWA coursework programs: English Language Competence
Course enquiries
Faculty Student Office
Telephone: (+61 8) 6488 2091
Email: arts.faculty@uwa.edu.au
