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Diploma of Communication

Enhancing career aspirations

Program code

8058

Available at

Nathan

Gold Coast

Mount Gravatt

Logan

South Bank

Online

Offshore

Other

Duration

1 year full-time
2 years part-time

Credit points

80

Indicative fee

$17,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual CSP fee

Commencing in

Trimester 1 and Trimester 2

Prerequisites

  • NIL

Assumed knowledge

  • Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3&4, C)

About this program

The Diploma of Communication is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Communication. The diploma introduces the diversity and complexity of the contemporary communication and media landscape. You¿ll develop interdisciplinary skills in digital media production, content creation, advanced writing and digital communication, tailored for various platforms including emerging technologies.

Critical thinking and creativity are emphasised to develop innovative problem-solving skills. Ethics and social responsibility are at the core of the program. This is vital in shaping responsible media professionals who understand the impact of their work.

You¿ll gain foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your further studies.

My attendance during the program

Attendance information

The Diploma of Communication is offered full-time and part time on campus at the Gold Coast and Nathan campuses.

My career opportunities

My career opportunities

Gain valuable transferable skills in communication, digital production and content creation, which will be well-suited to a wide range of workplaces.

Communications graduates are sought after by organisations across social media, community and stakeholder engagement, digital marketing, events, media, public relations and promotions, strategic communications, journalism and research.


Pathways to further study

Pathways to further study

Combined diploma/degree

Once you've successfully completed this diploma, you'll be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Communication (1685).

What are the fees?

Commonwealth supported students

  • The indicative fee represents the expected average fee for an annual full-time study load (80 credit points). This is based on average study patterns across courses and the Australian Government's broad discipline areas (student contribution bands). A student's actual annual fee may vary in accordance with his or her choice of majors and electives. The Australian Government sets student contribution amounts on an annual basis.
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Fee-paying undergraduate (domestic) students

These fees are only applicable to domestic students who are not Commonwealth supported including:

  • Full-fee paying domestic students who commenced their program prior to 2009.
  • International students who have been approved to pay domestic tuition fees after obtaining Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency or a permanent humanitarian visa and who have not obtained a Commonwealth supported place.
Tuition fees
  • A fee-paying undergraduate student pays tuition fees.
  • Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
  • The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
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Program fees for the Diploma of Communication (8058)

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FEE-HELP

Eligible undergraduate fee-paying students may defer their tuition fees by taking out a FEE-HELP loan which is part of the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP). Payment of the loan is via the taxation system when income reaches a specified level.

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