Graduate Diploma in Radio and Podcasting: Full-Time

To apply you will need to:

1. Answer all mandatory questions marked with an asterisk (*).

2. Upload supporting documentation, which includes certified copies of your:

a) Proof of citizenship/residency
b) Highest educational qualification

3. Upload specific application tasks relevant to the course for which you are applying.

4. Agree to the terms and conditions at the end of the application.

You do not have to complete your application in one sitting. Save your application and log back in at any time prior to the closing date to pick up where you left off.

When uploading application tasks that are media/video files, please be patient as this can take some time.

If you require assistance, please contact applications@aftrs.edu.au.

Places in this course are competitive and are based on merit selection.

1. Prerequisites

Applicants to postgraduate programs are required to hold a relevant undergraduate degree at bachelor level, or to have completed equivalent work experience and/or training.

Applicants to postgraduate programs are required have completed the following:

• A relevant undergraduate degree at bachelor level, or to have completed equivalent work experience and/or training

Some examples of equivalent work experience and/or training are as follows:

For prospective applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree, they are required to have:

• Year 12 completion plus:
  • Relevant industry/work experience including volunteering on a regular program – 24 months minimum experience OR
  • Industry would include community and/or commercial radio OR
  • Media or sound recording/engineering training and/or experience (24 months minimum)

OR

• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in a relevant field
  • Eg. TAFE – Screen and Media AND
  • Relevant industry/work experience including volunteering on a regular program – 12-24 months minimum experience

PLUS

• Demonstrated interest in radio and/or podcasting
• Letter of reference supporting you application

Prospective students are required to demonstrate they have achieved corresponding learning outcomes by completing a similar volume of relevant work experience and/or training. If you wish to apply for admission to a postgraduate program by degree equivalence, you will need to submit a Degree Equivalence Form. For more information, please contact the the Admissions team at applications@aftrs.edu.au.

2. Selection criteria

1. Evidence of interest in and engagement with Radio and Podcasting.
2. Evidence of original creative thinking and ability, enthusiasm, development of ideas and experience in communicating those to a broadcast, online or live audience.
3. Evidence of ability to complete complex tasks and critical thinking.
4. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work successfully in a team.
5. Broad general knowledge and life experience, and an interest in current affairs and popular culture.

Refer to the Application Rubric for more information.

3. Resume and Educational Qualifications

Provide a one-page list of your achievements, educational qualifications and work experience. You must also provide a certified copy of your highest education level as detailed on the How and When to Apply page on the AFTRS website. Use the link provided for information on how to certify documents.

4. Proof of citizenship/residency

Ensure you submit a certified copy of your birth certificate or passport as detailed on the How and When to Apply page on the AFTRS website. Use the link provided for information on how to certify documents.

1. PRODUCE AND RECORD ITEMS

(a) Produce and record a two-minute ‘audio self-portrait’ that gives an insight into who you are, what you are interested in and why you want to study at AFTRS.

(b) Record a one-minute talk break for a radio station or a podcast, of your choice.

Identify which station or podcast you have chosen. The item can contain any creative audio elements (submit as an MP3).

All audio can be recorded on any device/s, including smartphones. *Podcasts should identify an audience, station, or brand that the content would appeal to if submitting an original concept.

2. PERSONAL STATEMENT

Submit a one-page document outlining your relevant experience, audio aspirations and an Australian story you are interested in telling, plus a copy of your current CV.

Applicants will be shortlisted based on their application tasks and resume. Shortlisted applicants will attend an interview.

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Changes in circumstances may impact upon the accuracy or currency of information. While AFTRS takes all due care to ensure that the information is accurate, it reserves the right to vary any information described here without notice.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee shown above is the indicative course tuition fee, expressed as both a total course cost and per annum cost. It is reviewed each year and you are liable for the additional tuition costs if the tuition fees rise during the course of your enrolment.

FEE-HELP

This course is FEE-HELP approved. Refer to the Study Assist website for details.

Scholarships

To ensure we reflect Australian society and Australian stories, AFTRS wants to work with students from a diverse range of backgrounds. To support this, the School has a range of scholarships available to assist degree course students with the costs associated with higher education. Find out more here.

• Intel® PC Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Enterprise 64-bit Editions
  (please find version-specific qualifications in the Windows OS Compatibility Grid below)
• Windows 10 for Workstations supported on Intel® Xeon processor-equipped machines
• Pro Tools – Intel® Core i5 processor
• Pro Tools | Ultimate – Intel® Core i9 or Intel® Xeon processor
• 16GB RAM (32GB or more recommended)
• Internet connection for installation
• 15GB disk space for installation
• USB 2-port for an ilok
• Compatible NVIDIA graphics card (see machine-specific Slot Order & Configuration pages linked below for tested NVIDIA card models)
• Smartphone suitable to take photos and film video
• Internet access