Diploma of Mass Media and Communications

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Vocational Education and Training (VET)
CRICOS: 03312D

This program offers an introduction to university studies in mass media and communications. By successfully completing the diploma students will be eligible for direct entry to second year of a La Trobe University media studies or journalism degree.

Structure

• 8 units in total: 7 core
• 1 elective. Units include: The Emerging Journalist
• Writing for Media
• Introduction to Strategic Communication
• The Interview
• Introduction to Screen and Sound
• The Art of Being Human
• Ideas that Shook the World
• Making Media.

Subjects

• Mass media and communication

Standard entry requirements

Year 12 or equivalent

Study pathways

This diploma leads to second year in the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts (Communication); Bachelor of Arts (Media); Bachelor of Media and Communication (Journalism); Bachelor of Media and Communication (Media Industries); Bachelor of Media and Communication (Public Relations); Bachelor of Media and Communication (Sports Journalism). Some courses require a higher average mark for progression and quotas may apply.

Study information

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Graduate Diploma in Sports Media

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Bachelor of Arts

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Bachelor of Advertising and Public Relations

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Bachelor of Communication (Digital and Social Media) / Bachelor of International Studies

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) / Bachelor of Laws

University of Technology Sydney (UTS)