Faculty of Higher Education LilydaleCommunication degreesat the Lilydale campus

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Communication at LilydaleMulti-disciplinaryUndergraduate, postgraduate, research110 staff

Students:2000 on-campus250 international4000 studying online

*Lilydale campus

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Communication at LilydaleFriendly, community atmosphereSafe, secure environmentSmall class sizesExcellent facilitiesLanguage and Learning Laboratory*Lilydale campus

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Communication at Lilydale 40kms from Melbourne CBD Direct train line Walking distance from Lilydale station Late night computer lab New student lounge Lecture recording Close to shopping centres

*Lilydale campus

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Communication at LilydaleSuccessfully understand group dynamics Are able to work in and lead teamsUnderstand the world around themAnalyse situations and come up with appropriate solutionsSource and analyse relevant materialsHave strong communication skillsConduct and interpret research data

*Employers want people who

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Communication at LilydaleSingle degrees Bachelor of CommunicationBachelor of Communication (Advertising)Bachelor of Communication (Media Studies)Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)Double degreesBachelor of Business / Bachelor of CommunicationBachelor of Communication / Bachelor of Social Science

*Communication courses

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Communication at LilydaleInclusion of Design unitsPossibility of adding a Design co-major or minorPathway to a Design degree After completion, undertake an additional 8 Design units to graduate with a second degreeExperience of studying at 2 different campuses

*Uniqueness of our degrees

Communication Majors

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Communication at LilydaleAdvertising has become pervasive in the new media environment of the 21st centuryThis major combines central elements of advertising design and advertising theoryLearn effective design and strategy, advertising development and implementation to create effective advertisements that reach target audiences

*Advertising

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Communication at Lilydale Public relations Digital media publishing Industrial relations Event management

Average graduate salary, $42,804*

* Source: mycareer.com.au, August 2010

*Advertising Career prospects and salaries

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Communication at LilydaleProvides students with a solid foundation in current theories of media and the ability to write for print, broadcast and digital mediaEngage with current debates around globalisation, media ownership, policy and regulation, and advances in digital technologies and social media (eg. blogs and YouTubePrepares you for a career in media, equips you with a diverse range of communication skills

*Media Communication

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Communication at LilydaleMedia researchMedia relationsCommunications Research Administration

Average graduate salary, $47,597*

*source: postgradmelbourne.com.au, August 2010 *Media Communication Career prospects and salaries

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Communication at LilydaleDevelop knowledge and expertise in PR through focused studies in PR writing, events management, crisis and risk communication, marketing communications and global public relationsUndertake hands-on projects and produce portfolios ideal for employment purposesBecause PR professionals frequently work alongside designers of graphics, multimedia, web presence, products and events, Design is a central theme of this course

*Public Relations

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Communication at LilydalePublic relationsDigital media publishingCommunity developmentEvent managementCommunicationIndustrial relations

Average Graduate Salary, $43,000

* Source: graduateopportunities.com.au August 2010*Public Relations Career prospects and salaries

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Communication at LilydaleIndustry-Based Learning* Capstone final-year team projectsCareers in the Curriculum International education opportunitiesStudy toursStudy AbroadSwinburne at SarawakFlexible degree structure, summer and winter termsGuaranteed Entry Scheme

*IBL is not available to international students due to visa restrictions

*Why Swinburne?

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Communication at LilydaleAcademic meritDeans ScholarshipVice-Chancellors Scholarship Community engagement/leadershipEquityFinancial need, rural & regionalInternationalStudy Lilydale, Deans Scholarship

*Scholarships at Lilydale

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Communication at Lilydale5 point ATAR bonusAttend a nominated secondary schoolApply for a degree at Lilydale

*Lilydale ATAR Bonus Scheme

Communication at LilydaleFaculty of Higher Education Lilydale

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