The Graduate Diploma of Arts at The University of Melbourne builds a solid foundation for your further studies and research. Develop the analytical and critical capacities you need to apply to contemporary contexts, and understand the important issues and conceptual frameworks relating to your area of study. Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Arts should: be able to develop a comprehensive overview of the media's place in today's society, economy and culture, with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region; be provided with the fundamental written communication skills required by successful journalists and other media professionals; be helped to achieve an understanding of new communication technologies and their impact on the fast changing global media environment; be trained to think across media - a skill of increasing importance for the next generation of media professionals and media researchers; be helped to appreciate the value of an international and interdisciplinary approach to the study of Media and Communications. The Graduate Diploma in Arts in this area of specialization requires: two compulsory subjects (25 points) elective subjects (75 points) Total 100 points WHO IS IT FOR? The Graduate Diploma in Arts is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in an unrelated area of study. If you're keen for further study, or want to gain new skills, you'll be introduced to a specialized area and emerge with a fresh body of knowledge. The 12-month structure gives you an opportunity to explore a new discipline before deciding on a longer period of study - it's an ideal program because there's no assumed knowledge in your chosen area. Mix and match your subjects in the Graduate Diploma in Arts and improve your communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. After graduating, you may be eligible for a postgraduate diploma in Arts or a range of Masters by coursework. WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME? Depending on the area of study you specialize in, with a Graduate Diploma in Arts you can expect to advance in areas including: Higher research and academia Public service Private enterprise Entry-level positions. Graduates from this degree have worked as: Secondary school teacher Senior policy advisor Librarian Solicitor.