Graduate Diploma in Community Relations (GDipComRel)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
Duration
2 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5492
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved degree and relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to community aspects; or successful completion of the GCert Community Relations (Resources Sector).
Additional application information
International students will need to make arrangements to attend the residential school on campus and may only study the remainder of the program from their home country. They will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
There is a quota of 35 students and applications will be processed in the order received.
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Email: sbs@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 7487
Duration
2 Years part-time (only available as part-time study)
Commencing 2013
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2013)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
16
Program code
5492
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
An approved degree and relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to community aspects; or successful completion of the GCert Community Relations (Resources Sector).
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Community Relations?
This program supports the professionalisation of Community Relations practitioners. It covers corporate social responsibility in the context of community development and expands professional capabilities in the resources industry, within government and other stakeholder groups working with this sector.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Diploma in Community Relations.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
Majors/Specialisations
Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.
Graduate Diploma in Community Relations
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
An approved degree and relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to community aspects; or successful completion of the GCert Community Relations (Resources Sector).
Additional application information
International students will need to make arrangements to attend the residential school on campus and may only study the remainder of the program from their home country. They will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
There is a quota of 35 students and applications will be processed in the order received.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
An approved degree and relevant work experience in the mining industry involving exposure to community aspects; or successful completion of the GCert Community Relations (Resources Sector).
Additional application requirements
International students will need to make arrangements to attend the residential school on campus and may only study the remainder of the program from their home country. They will not be eligible for an Australian student visa.
There is a quota of 35 students and applications will be processed in the order received.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy)
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Graduate Diploma in Community Relations
To complete the Graduate Diploma in Community Relations
To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Diploma in Community Relations, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
#16 from the Graduate Diploma in Community Relations list comprising (a) #8 units from Part A, and (b) #8 units from Part B
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
