Media Studies (Graduate Certificate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Certificate in Media Studies
Length
6 months
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is designed for graduates with little or no background in media studies who want to develop media skills and an understanding of the social, political or economic aspects of the media. It is also suitable for teachers wanting to update or enhance their understanding of the media. Students can choose practical subjects from video/television, radio/audio or journalism streams as well as various theoretical subjects.
Course structure
Depending on their area of interest, students select subjects to the value of 60 credit points from the Bachelor of Media Studies. Electives can include Radio/Sound Production, Shooting Short Productions and Writing for Radio, along with many others. A media internship is also available and is awarded academic credit.
Contact hours
Approximately 9 contact hours per week if studying full-time. Students undertaking the Media Internship elective are required to complete three 3-hour workshops and 120 hours attendance at an approved workplace.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 180
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find diverse opportunities in media production (radio, television or journalism) and corporate or government communications. The course is also suitable for teachers wanting to update or enhance their understanding of the media.