Graduate Certificate in Communication

About the course

This Graduate Certificate in Communication is a half-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program for communication graduates and working professionals seeking to extend their expertise. You’ll study how communication theory and research apply across areas such as health promotion, business, public relations, policy and politics, intercultural relations and globalisation. Choose a focus in Communication for Social Change or Strategic Communication to build advanced, practice-relevant capability in communication.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue or advance careers across communication and public relations roles in government, not-for-profit organisations, consultancies and business. The program supports capability in areas such as strategic communication planning, campaign development, digital media strategy, issues and crisis management, organisational communication, government relations and political campaigning. This Graduate Certificate in Communication can strengthen employability for professional roles across the media and communication sector.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)