Diploma of Communication

Your path to an exciting career in communication

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 into one of the following courses delivered by the Faculty of Arts and Design, with one year of credit!

• 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)

Important to know

• It will take 2 terms or 8 months of full-time study.
• If English is your second language you will need an Academic IELTS of 5.5 or TOEFL equivalent.

Note: UC College courses fees may differ – please visit our Course Fees page for more information.

Students are required to meet English Language requirements and general admission requirements to the University of Canberra College.

An overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 5.5, with no band score below 5.5. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on UC website) are deemed to have met our English language proficiency requirements.