Program Overview
The Visual Communication at University of Tasmania is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Communications & Media over 6 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Visual Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 6 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hobart, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Visual Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- FSA779Professional Practices 1
- FSA781Professional Practices 1
- FSA708Professional Placement A
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To qualify for admission, applicants must demonstrate the potential to successfully undertake the Graduate Certificate in Visual Communication. A personal or telephone interview may be required.
Successful applicants will be expected to have completed an undergraduate degree in visual communication or visual art, or in a cognate discipline, with credit or above results in their final year of major.
Please follow the proposal guidelines outlined below.
Your initial proposal forms the basis of your project, to be discussed and reworked in consultation with your supervisor early in the program.
- A digital portfolio
- Please provide up to 20 images of your recent work either as jpeg files no larger than 1MB each or send a web link to your visual work online.
- Your curriculum vitae
- Educational qualifications
Please focus on details of experience relevant to this application.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Tasmania directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Tasmania
University of Tasmania
Hobart, Australia
public university located in Tasmania, Australia
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 6 months
