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Graduate Diploma of Broadcasting

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code W56

This course prepares university graduates for a career in broadcasting – particularly radio, television and online. This practical course is taught by professional journalists and broadcasters, and has the backing of the media industry around Australia. Course content includes the journalistic, presentation, technical and people skills required by today's electronic media professionals.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Work Experience Requirement

Students are required to undertake industry work placement as part of the course.

Attendance requirements

Students must undertake work placement at hours/days required of the industry.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to attend an audition, and attend an interview. Accommodations can be made for students located outside WA. Additionally applicants must submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words, resume and photograph with their application. Students are strongly advised to attend a personalised information session about the course with the coordinator. To organise this, please contact ECU's Future Students team on futurestudy@ecu.edu.au.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1 Year

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time

Non standard timetable requirements

This course commences in Orientation Week and extends beyond Week 13. The course has non-standard contact hours and operates four days a week, from Tuesday to Friday.

Course Coordinator

Ms Andrea Michelle PORTER

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
BRO5111Radio Production20
BRO5112Radio Broadcasting Practice20
BRO5113Radio News and Current Affairs20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
BRO5211Television Production20
BRO5212Television Presentation20
BRO5213Television News and Current Affairs20

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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