Overview 2021
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Making her mark at Mona
Eleanor Robb discovered a passion for media and film related subjects at university. Combined with a passion for the creative arts, she landed her dream job at Mona.
Ever increasing global connectivity and the rapid advancement of technology mean the way we communicate is evolving. The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication will give you the skills and knowledge to embrace these changes, and become an independent and entrepreneurial communicator.
This two-unit course provides a pathway for students from professional backgrounds in science, arts or business to build proficient communication skills. Your studies will cover powerful storytelling techniques and valuable insights into public relations practice, science communication, and the cultural and creative industries.
You'll develop an appreciation for compelling content and the ability to communicate with different audiences across a range of social, environmental, political and business settings. This course will help you to develop advanced analytical skills, professional media-making expertise, and a network of peers to help you make a future that matters.
Please visit our Certificates page for answers to frequently asked questions about the Job Ready Certificates.
Career outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication is a great way to upskill if you are interested in media, content production, writing, public relations, politics, or journalism. You will learn valuable skills to communicate effectively and ethically across strategic and political communications fields and media industries.
Your studies will explore a range of traditional and emergent media platforms and practices. After completing this course, you’ll have the ability to pursue careers across a range of professions such as public relations, event management, policy, marketing, and content creation.
This is an excellent opportunity to further your career is media and communication as demand for these skills is growing year on year.
These are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years:
- Public relations professional 15.8% projected growth by 2024.*
- Advertising and marketing professionals is projected growth 21.7% by 2024.*
- Multimedia specialists is 9.2% projected growth by 2024.*
In addition to developing job-ready skills, you'll also have the option to pursue to further study in the Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication or Master of Strategic Communication.
*Source: ABS Labour Force Survey, National Skills Commission trend data to May 2019 and projections to 2024.
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