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You’re interested in the world around you. Want to communicate what you see, hear and feel as effectively as possible? This course gets you ready to do great things– at uni and beyond.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
Start times
Term 2
July
(2019)
Term 1
March
(2020)
Note: You will be required to travel between campuses to complete this degree.
Available campuses
Mid-Year Entry. Apply Now
If you missed out on applying for university to start in Autumn session, you may still be able to study in 2019 with our Mid-Year intake.
Study at a world-class university, globally recognised for its research strengths and innovations in teaching. Apply today to start your unlimited journey.
Communicate your way
Be prepared for a career in the media world of tomorrow. Choose from fascinating majors, including Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Arts Production. Develop an understanding of audiences from cross-cultural and international perspectives. Solve problems that need active participation in the community. Learn about ethical conduct, intellectual integrity, diversity and social justice principles.
When you successfully complete the 12-month diploma from The College, you gain guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Communication at Western Sydney University.
To apply, all you need is an ATAR of 55+ and the determination to work hard. Once you’re here, our mission is to make sure you have the supportive learning environment and flexibility you need to transform your life. That includes smaller class sizes with greater access to one-on-one teaching and support.
At The College, we’re dedicated to your success. We know that if you’re given a supportive learning environment with a dedicated team of educators, anything is possible. Our wide range of pathway options include University Foundation Studies, Extended Diplomas and Integrated Diploma/Bachelor courses. Your success starts here.
Course structure
Our course structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the units (subjects) you will be studying.
This course is available to domestic students only. International students should see one of the following courses:
Fees and delivery
Fees:
Diploma in Communication: $6,561*
*Maximum Student Contribution for the indicated period of study based on a full-time study load with no units failed or repeated.
Bachelor of Communication: Varies depending on units selected. View available units in our handbook. We have developed a student contribution fee calculator to help you work out what your contribution amount is per unit.
Student contribution calculator [XLS, 133 KB]
Delivery: On campus
This course is available to Domestic students only.
Start your unlimited journey today.
Your career
Depending on your major, you can choose a great career in:
- Advertising
- Corporate Communications
- Direct Marketing
- Media
- Market Research
- Copywriter
Your career
Advertising Professional
Advertising professionals develop and coordinate advertising strategies and campaigns, determine the market for new goods and services, and identify and develop market opportunities for new and existing goods and services.
Public Relations
Public Relations Professionals plan, develop, implement and evaluate information and communication strategies that create an understanding and a favourable view of organisations, their goods and services, and their role in the community.
Copywriter
Copywriters determine the advertising approach by consulting clients and management, and studying products to establish principal selling features
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The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the course (80 credit points) per annum. International students will be subject to a variable fee regime; i.e. enrolled students will be required to pay fees during their course based on the approved fee for each calendar year. Fee changes (if any) will occur at 1 January each calendar year. Students who extend their course past the normal finish date of the course will be required to pay additional fees based on the prevailing fee level. Western Sydney University is a multi-campus institution. The University reserves the right to alter the location of its courses between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of courses for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
