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Studying Radio at AFTRS

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Radios Graduate Diploma Class of 2007

AFTRS Radio Courses provide professional training for all facets of the radio industry.

Both the theory and practice of broadcasting are investigated through experiential practical learning. Students can expand their specific individual skills from announcing, production, news writing and presentation, interviewing and talkback, copywriting, programming, sales, marketing and promotions to management.

Current radio practice is taught in addition to multi platform delivery and digital radio.

Simulations, broadcasts, station visits, work attachments, industry guest lecturers and instruction by professional radio practitioners prepare students for radio industry careers.

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In 2009 Radio can be studied at the following levels:

Award Courses

  • GRADUATE DIPLOMA : COMMERCIAL RADIO BROADCASTING
    A radio career is hard work but great fun!  If you want to join the exciting commercial radio sector this course is for you. Our high profile industry-connected staff and guest lecturers will hone your on-air talents and teach you behind-the-scenes skills such as production, copywriting, sales, marketing, programming, music directing and much more. You will discover the secrets to a sustainable career and gain the skills for long term success in this business in a course endorsed and supported by the industry’s peak body, Commercial Radio Australia.
  • GRADUATE DIPLOMA : RADIO BROADCASTING
    Are you itching for a career in radio, but just can’t break in? Do you want to study part time? This course is similar to the Commercial Radio graduate diploma, but graduates of this course can take their skills to any sector of the radio industry. Many graduates have joined the ABC after completing this course and are already on their way to sustainable career success within the non-commercial radio sector.
     
  • GRADUATE CERTIFICATE : COMMERCIAL RADIO PROGRAMMING
    The Program Director drives the success of a commercial radio station. Creating the brand, inspiring staff, understanding listeners and crafting great on-air content are key to becoming a high achieving Program Director. If you have already demonstrated the potential to lead in your commercial radio career so far, and you want to step up to your next challenge, then apply for this course today.

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Short Courses

Offered around the nation.  Short Courses are updated regularly with a broad range of topics and areas made available.

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