Diploma of Media & Communicationstudy.navitas.com/rs/837-CGY-335/images/Griffith-College-MediaCo… · The Diploma of Media and Communication is designed to prepare students for entry

The Diploma of Media and Communication is designed to prepare students for entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Communication and the Bachelor of Journalism at Griffith University and/or basic entry level employment in the communication industry, including public relations, marketing, screen production etc.

Griffith College, through its association with Griffith University, teach a well-designed and flexible program which is primarily a pathway to Griffith, well-matched to the syllabus and clearly informed by industry and research.

Students enrolled in this program will attend classes delivered by Griffith College on both Griffith University’s Gold Coast campus.

2016 Program fees

International students A$22,400

Australian citizens/permanent residents A$17,900

Program structure

First semester • Academic and Professional Skills Development• Styles and Genres of Journalism• Youth and Society• Screen Analysis 1

Second semester • New Communication Technologies• Writing for the Web• News and Politics• Introduction to Public Relations

Your pathway to Griffith University

Study in 2015 Study in 2016 Study in 2017

GC Sem 1 GC Sem 2 GC Sem3 GU Sem 1 GU Sem 2 GU Sem 1 GU Sem 2

Griffith College CRICOS code 075187G

Duration: 2 semesters (8 months) or 3 semesters (12 months)

Campus: Gold Coast

Intakes: February, June and October

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Diploma ofMedia & Communication2016

Griffith University Bachelor Degree

(Year 3)

Griffith University Bachelor Degree

(Year 2)

Griffith College Diploma (2-3 semesters 8-12 months)

High School

Students must successfully complete all 8 subjects in the Diploma and meet relevant entry criteria to articulate to the Griffith University Bachelor degree. Diagram is based on a 3 year Bachelor degree, studied full-time. A 4 year program will require an additional 2 semesters/1 year of full-time study. Students commencing study in Griffith College semesters 1 or 2, will be eligible for entry to 2nd year Griffith for GU semester 1 2016 (based on full-time study).

Entry requirements for Australian/New Zealand studentsCompletion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Successful study within different information technology pathways assumes a minimum level of knowledge in certain subject areas (i.e. ‘assumed knowledge’). The table below provides guidance for Diploma of Information Technology pathways. The College offers a range of

Bridging Subjects designed to satisfy assumed study areas. Students enrolled in the Diploma can undertake Bridging Subjects as part of their Diploma studies and still complete their award in just one year. For more information, please visit:griffithcollege.edu.au

Requirements

Program Pathway Assumed knowledge

Journalism English

Public Relations & Communications English

Arts English

Laws English

Entry requirements for international studentsFor country-specific Entry Requirements, please visit: griffithcollege.edu.au

The table below provides details on English language (IELTS) and subject

pre-requisite requirements for Diploma of Hotel Management pathways. Details of minimum scores for other English testing systems are available at:griffithcollege.edu.au

Requirements

Program pathway English requirements Subject pre-requisites

Journalism IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

Public Relations & Communications IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

Arts IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

Laws IELTS 5.5 with no sub-score < 5.0 English

Upcoming semester dates

Year Intake Orientation Start date Mid semester break End date

2016 February 22–26 February 29 February 28 March –1 April 11 June

June 20–24 June 27 June 15–19 August 8 October

October 17-21 October 24 October 26-30 December 4 February 2017

2017 February 20–24 February 27 February 17-21 April 10 June

June 19–23 June 26 June 14–18 August 7 October

October 16-20 October 23 October 25-29 December 3 February 2018

Some exams may be held in the evenings and on Saturdays. A limited number of classes will be offered after hours. Some student may need to consider classes between 5.30pm and 9.30pm as part of their timetable, if daytime classes are unavailable. Students interested in taking classes after 5.00pm should consult a Griffith College Academic Advisor.

Contact usgriffithcollege.edu.auMt Gravatt Campus Telephone +61 7 3735 6900 Gold Coast Campus Telephone +61 7 5552 8500

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Pathways into second year Griffith University

Code Program Campus Credit pointsMin. GPA requirements

Intl. students Dom. students

1254 Bachelor of Journalism Gold Coast 70/80CP* 4.0 ≥ 3.75

1253 Bachelor of Journalism Nathan 70/80CP* 4.0 ≥ 3.75

1489 Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication Nathan 80 CP 4.0 ≥ 3.75

1490 Bachelor of Public Relations and Communication Gold Coast

80 CP 4.0 ≥ 3.75

1021 Bachelor of Arts Nathan 60 CP 4.0 ≥ 3.75

1016 Bachelor of Arts Gold Coast 60 CP 4.0 ≥ 3.75

1483 Bachelor of Laws Nathan 40 CP 4.0 ≥ 3.75

1484 Bachelor of Laws Gold Coast 40 CP 4.0 ≥ 3.75

Progression:Australian citizens and permanent residents:

Upon successful completion of a QIBT Diploma and achievement of a GPA ≥ 3.75, students will be guaranteed entry to the related Griffith program providing their rank is greater than or equal to the current QTAC cut-off for that program.

Please note: If your preferred Bachelor program is not listed above, please contact Griffith College to obtain more information on the possible pathway options.

80 credit points is equivalent to one year of full-time study. Completion of degrees where students obtain less than 80 credit points of advanced standing in the degree, may take additional time.

The information contained in this document is correct at 25/11/15; however, Griffith University and Griffith College reserve the right to alter, amend or delete details at any time without notice.

Potential career paths for degree graduates• Journalist• Public Relations• Media or Film Industry• Commercial Communication

• Art or Leisure Manager • Public Education