Course Level
Diploma
Diploma of Mass Media and Communications
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.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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Melbourne | $24,080 | N/A |
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
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.
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