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Diploma of Communication

University of Canberra

CRICOS provider number: 00212K TEQSA provider ID: PRV12003

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About

On completion of the diploma, students are eligible to enter the second year of a range of our bachelor degrees, including 362004 Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing), 362005 Bachelor of Arts (Culture and Heritage), 362006 Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media), 362007 Bachelor of Arts (Film Production), 362008 Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies), 362428 Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism), 362427 Bachelor of Communication and Media (Corporate and Public Communications), 362429 Bachelor of Communication and Media (Marketing Communication) and 362430 Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sport Media).

Areas of study

Advertising, communication, digital and social media, marketing, public affairs, public relations.

Career opportunities

Advertising assistant, journalist, public relations officer, direct marketing coordinator, media analyst.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government subsidises the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current UC fee information.

Admission criteria

Refer to the UC general admission criteria.

Student profile

Visit the UC website.

Further information

View all details of this course on the University of Canberra website.

ATAR profile

ATAR-based offers only (semester 1, 2024)

Use all ATAR profile data as a guide only; it provides a broad overview of the ATARs and selection ranks of previous Year 12 students admitted into that course. ATARs and selection ranks required for entry in 2024 may be different. If you are unsure about including a course among your preferences, contact the relevant institution.

  1. This ATAR profile table is in line with Commonwealth Government transparency requirements. It is based on offers to recent school leavers (ie completed Year 12 in the last 2 years) who were selected solely or partly on their ATAR. Note that some institutions further differentiate this information on their websites.
  2. The ATAR values exclude any adjustment factors.
  3. The selection ranks include the ATAR and any adjustment factors.

Abbreviations

– = data is not available.
<5 = less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made.
N/A = no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
NC = new course
NP = Not provided by institution
NR = No reportable profile
NS = No Semester 1 offers
NN = Unavailable (other)
NO = Entry on other criteria

Student profile

Course updates
Courses are added and cancelled throughout the admissions year and course details are subject to change. Check the UAC course search regularly.

Honours
Honours programs are available as an additional year to meritorious students in most UC courses.

Flexible delivery
UC offers a selection of courses through flexible study options including online courses.