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You’re interested in the world around you. Want to turn your creative ideas into commercial reality? This program gets you ready to do great things – at uni and beyond.
Study options
FULL TIME
3 years
Start times
Term 2
July
(2023)
Term 1
March
(2024)
Available campuses
Explore Western | 29 May-10 June
Get a head-start on your future with the wide range of programs available for mid-year entry at Western.
Chat to us one-on-one to explore your options so you can start your degree in 2023.
Communicate your way
Gain access to the mix of theory and real-world experience you need to thrive in the media world of tomorrow. Learn about communication, design, law and business. Choose from a huge range of study areas, including Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Media Arts Production.
When you successfully complete the 12-month diploma from The College, you gain guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Creative Industries at Western Sydney University.
To apply, all you need is a Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) of 45+ 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 programs. Your success starts here.
Program structure
Our program structure is outlined in our handbook. Here you can view all of the subjects you will be studying.
Fees and delivery
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected.
For further information, consult: Student Contribution Bands
Delivery: On campus
Fees: Varies depending on subjects selected.
For further information, consult: International Program Fees
Delivery: On Campus
Start your unlimited journey today.
Your career
This program may open the door to a career in:
- Creative Writing
- Advertising
- Music Performance
- Photo Journalism
- Social Media Management
- Graphic Design
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.
Graphic Designer
Graphic Designers and Illustrators design information for visual and audio communication, publication and display using print, film, electronic, digital and other forms of visual and audio media.
Media Producer
Media Producers plan, administer and review activities concerned with producing artistic media and determine artistic policies for performing arts organisations.
Writer
Authors, and Book and Script Editors write, edit and evaluate literary works for publication and scripts for film, television, radio and stage productions.
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College Pathways in Communication
Select a program type from the drop down.
Apply now and start your unlimited journey.
*The tuition fees quoted above are the fees for the normal full-time study load of the program (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 program 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 program past the normal finish date of the program 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 programs between campuses and other locations as necessary. Students should be aware of the possibility of change of location for the whole or part of programs for which they enrol and should plan for the need to travel between Western Sydney campuses.
** Lowest Selection Rank
