Strategic Communications Management - A4010
Graduate certificate
This course is designed for big thinkers who want to make real connections in a world of constant technological, environmental, political and population change. Learning directly from experts in the field, you’ll develop job-ready skills for non-government, government and corporate sectors.
By learning how to hone your problem-solving and strategy skills through an ethical lens, you’ll be in a prime position to challenge real world problems in international, national and local contexts. Discover the tactics behind how and why communication needs to be strategised, and develop your own informed, independent solutions. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of advocacy, managing reputation and public relations, and working through crisis management.
With the Graduate Certificate of Strategic Communications Management, you can choose to develop deep knowledge in elective fields such as digital media and entrepreneurship, managing sports communication or practising persuasive communication.
Engaging with a wide range of industry experts, leading academics and peers alike will allow you to cultivate the breadth of communication skills needed to work in this wide-reaching field.
On completion of the course, you’ll be career-ready for an exciting range of professions. The course will equip you with invaluable specialist and industry-relevant knowledge and skills which will give you that competitive edge.
Alternatively, you can continue to strengthen your pathway through the Master of Strategic Communications Management. Offered as a 6 months full-time course or one year part-time, you’ll soon be ready to take that next step in your career. Be a part of the change you want to see.
At a glance
Course Details
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Start date |
First semester (February) and Second semester (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of Strategic Communications Management |
Industry advantage
In this Graduate Certificate course, you'll be taught by leading experts and hear from some of the best industry connections in the field. Graduate with the insights and connections to take the next step in your career.
Flexible study
On-campus and selected flexible online options available. Complete in as short as 6-months, or study part-time (domestic only). Choose from early evening classes and intensive several week block units – we have multiple options to suit you.
Learn from the best
Our teachers bring extensive industry experience in journalism, television, radio/audio, public relations, publishing, documentary-making and film. This program also benefits from an advisory board of leaders in the industry.
Test-drive a Master's degree
Successful completion of this degree can count toward a Master of Strategic Communications Management.
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree with at least 50% average (or equivalent), or a minimum of three years work experience in a relevant field*.
*Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
See also: Arts course maps
Making the application
Future students
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course are:
A$23,200
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$46,400
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 0100208
International course guides
If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.
International Study Grants
