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University of Canberra

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Diploma of Communication

  • Diploma

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?

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, May, Jun, Sep

About this course

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.

Entry requirements

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

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 1 05 February 2024
2024 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 03 June 2024
2024 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 3 23 September 2024
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 1 03 February 2025
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 26 May 2025
2025 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 3 15 September 2025
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 1 02 February 2026
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 2 25 May 2026
2026 UC College, Bruce, ACT UC College Trimester 3 14 September 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Communications courses at University of Canberra.
84.9%
Overall satisfaction
85.8%
Skill scale
73.3%
Teaching scale
54.8%
Employed full-time
$60k
Average salary