Successful completion of Year 12
General Certificate of Education (GCE): GCE A Levels with 2 subject passes (E grade or better)
Global Assessment Certificate: GPA 1.0 or an average grade of 60% or above
International Baccalaureate: Aggregate mark >= 21
Diploma Extended, IELTS Academic : 5.5 overall (no minimum band scores), TOEFL iBT1: Overall score of 46, Pearson Test of Academic English : 42, Cambridge English Scale : 162,
Diploma Standard, IELTS Academic : 5.5 overall with no band below 5.5, TOEFL iBT1: Overall score of 46 with:R: 8, L: 7, S: 16, W:18, Pearson Test of Academic English: 42 with no skill score3 below 42, Cambridge English Scale: 162 with no sub-score below 162,
Your path to an exciting career in communications
Are you interested in advertising, public relations, journalism or media and arts production? Are you an international student? If so, our Diploma of Communication is the perfect pathway to many exciting careers.
By studying our Diploma of Communication you will:
be supported in building language and academic skills for further studies
get direct entry to the 2nd year of a many bachelors degrees
develop a good understanding in key cultural areas
develop the professional expertise to enter and confidently contribute to the communication industries.
Study opportunities
Upon finishing your Diploma of Communication you can directly enter 2nd year of a range of bachelor degrees:
Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.
Important to know
It will take 2 terms or 7mths of fulltime study. You can take up to 9 terms to finish, if needed.
If English is your second language you will need IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
CRICOS code: 062888G
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Course requirements
Diploma of Communication (951AA) | 24 credit points
Required - Must pass 18 credit points as follows
Visual Representation Techniques (11041) | 3 credit points — Level 1
The Art and Power of Communication (11079) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Digital Media Fundamentals (11080) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Engaging Audiences (11082) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Journalism Now and Next (11084) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Foundations of Marketing Communication (11096) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Restricted Choice - Must pass 6 credit points from the following
Academic English (9487) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Design Thinking Techniques (11042) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Introduction to Interaction and User-Centred Design (11043) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Design Culture and Society (11044) | 3 credit points — Level 1
- International students with less than 6.0 IELTS or equivalent must complete Academic English (9487).
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you may need to meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
DIPLOMA PATHWAYS
High School -> Diploma Program (UC College) -> Year 2 UC Bachelor’s degree
Entry to 2nd year at University of Canberra
• Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
• Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Heritage)
• Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media)
• Bachelor of Arts (Film Production)
• Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies)
• Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)
• Bachelor of Communication and Media (Corporate and Public Communications)
• Bachelor of Media (Marketing Communication)
• Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sport Media)
OSHC: 530 ($) AUD per year
