Course code N00
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This course is not currently offered for study on-campus to international students with a student visa.
To help our students with a career direction, we group similar fields of work into study areas.
Within each study area below you can choose an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. And within most degree courses, you can choose your speciality, or major subject.
Ever looked at people working in media and thought, I’d love to try that?
Regardless of your background or qualifications, this course is your chance – it’s a taste plate’ of media offerings.
We’ll cover the how, what and why of ethical storytelling, and provide you with a solid foundation of technical and presentation skills across radio, tv and streaming platforms.
Depending on your interests, you’ll also have the option of learning to present live tv and radio programmes in news, sport and entertainment. And you can choose from a suite of complementary units in Screen, Communication, Marketing and Management to round out the course.
If you find you’re good at this, you can keep going with the Graduate Diploma and even our Masters course!
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate Award.
ECU admission and English language requirements apply.
See Course Entry for further information.
Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $11,350
See Fees and Scholarships for further information.
| Location | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup | ||
| Mount Lawley | FT PT | FT PT |
| South West | ||
| Online |
Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Semester 1: Study part-time at Mount Lawley
Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley
Semester 2: Study part-time at Mount Lawley
Students are required to complete 3 core option units (totalling 60 credit points).
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Core Unit | One unit from the Core Options list | 20 |
| Students must complete 20cp from the following two options: | ||
| NEM6100 ^ | News and Entertainment Journalism | 20 |
| NEM6115 ^ | TV Presentation and Production | 20 |
| Students must complete 20cp from the following two options: | ||
| NEM6110 ^ | Multiplatform News and Entertainment | 20 |
| NEM6105 ^ | Radio Presentation and Production | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MSP6100 ^ | Screen Storytelling | 20 |
| MSP6140 ^ | Screen Production Skills | 20 |
| CMM6510 ^ | Social and Digital Media Communication | 20 |
| CMM6530 ^ | Creative Communication | 20 |
| FBL5020 ^ | Marketing Leadership | 20 |
| FBL5010 ^ | Managing People and Organisations | 20 |
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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbook1 The 'estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the actual amount you'll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.
Some units require the payment of a fee for incidental goods or services required to complete those units. For more information and the full list of incidental fees for courses and units, visit What are Incidental Fees.
ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.
Find a scholarshipAs a graduate, you can expect to apply for jobs like an entry level reporter or producer for tv/radio/online. Depending on the units you choose in the course, other opportunities include radio presenter, freelance content creator, digital/social media content creator audio editor, video editor, camera operator, communications officer, podcaster, vlogger/blogger, content creator, storyteller or youtuber.
Our future student events include a mix of on-campus and online sessions designed to help you decide what to study at ECU.
Broadcasting Studio - Studio Floor
TV Studio - Control Room
Media and Communication Centre
Broadcasting Newsroom
Postgraduate Radio Broadcasting Area
Broadcasting Media Lounge
Radio Broadcasting Studio
Broadcasting students work with staff who are industry professionals to prepare and present programs and news bulletins. You can see a showcase of the work of our students and graduates on our Postgraduate Broadcasting Facebook page.
ECU's partnership with the West Coast Eagles was extremely beneficial for me
The partnership led to a six-month paid position in the media and broadcasting department at WCE. Whilst working with the club I have continued to develop my filming and editing skills which will help me in my future career. It has also helped me to build my portfolio which is critical in applying for future jobs.
The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national regulator of qualifications in the Australian education and training system. The AQF defines the essential characteristics, including the required learning outcomes, of the different types of qualifications issued across the higher education systems in Australia.
ATAR is the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank, the primary criterion for entry into most undergraduate university courses in Australia. The ATAR is a percentile score which denotes a student's ranking relative to their state-wide peers upon completion of their secondary education.
CRICOS is the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. A CRICOS code is allocated to education institutions (like ECU) who are approved to recruit, enrol and deliver education to overseas students. Courses with a CRICOS code are available to international students who meet the entry requirements.
A major, or unit set, is your chosen area of in-depth study in an undergraduate course. It usually involves 8 units of study, or one-third of the units in a 3-year degree. Talk to your Student Information Office if you need help choosing a major subject.
Minors include between 4 and 6 study units in a specific discipline. Not all courses require you to complete a minor. Your minor subject doesn't appear on your printed degree (parchment), but is part of your academic transcript.
If you're enrolled in 3 or more units in a semester this is considered full-time study. To complete most 3-year degrees studying full-time you'll need to complete 4 units per semester, i.e. 24 units over 3 years.
If a course is available to study part-time you can generally expect it to take twice as long to complete as it would in full-time mode. Part-time students are enrolled in 1 or 2 units maximum per semester.
Note: International students who hold a student visa can only choose the full-time study option for our courses. This is to ensure the course is completed within the duration of the student visa.
Most courses start in Semester 1 each year, usually in the last week of February. Some courses can be started in Semester 2 (we call this mid-year). There's a week of Orientation before each semester to help you get used to uni life.
A lot of our courses start in Semester 2 each year, usually in the last week of July. We call this mid-year. There's a week of Orientation beforehand to help you get used to uni life.
We use a points system to make it easier for you to understand your study progress. Most Bachelors degree study units are allocated 15 credit points. If you're studying a 3-year full-time degree you'll need to successfully complete 360 credit points - that's 24 units x 15 points per unit.
These are compulsory units you have to successfully complete as part of your course.
An elective is a unit you choose to study that counts towards your course requirements, but isn't compulsory. For some courses we recommend elective units. In some situations, a course coordinator may approve an elective unit as a replacement for a compulsory one.
Things you should know about if you're thinking about studying here.
There's more than one admission pathway into an ECU course. It depends on what you've studied already, or your work or life experience.
Course tuition fees can change, but we can give you an estimate of your costs. If you're eligible, a scholarship or student loan can help too.
Applying for a course is a fairly simple process, especially if you have scanned copies of qualifications, your resume or other paperwork, ready to upload.
Starting a course is an exciting and sometimes daunting time, so we make a massive effort to ensure you get all the support you need to have a positive experience.
