Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications)

The Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications) provides an introduction to the dynamic field of publishing and communications. It also acts as an entry point to an articulated structure of higher degree study, and may qualify graduates for entry to the postgraduate diploma or master of arts courses in this area.

Students who successfully complete the postgraduate certificate should have:

• an introductory knowledge of editorial principles and methods across a range of genres and media;
• a practical knowledge of electronic editing and publishing for digital media; and
• skills in research, writing and thinking critically about processes of change in the publishing and communications industries.

• Elective subjects (50 points)

Total 50 points

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Elective Subjects

50 points

The minimum entry requirement is:

• an undergraduate degree in a relevant area.

Admission process

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Students who complete this program may be elgible for entry into and 50 points of credit/advance standing into:-

• Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications)
• Master of Publishing and Communications

For further information go to www.graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au

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