Communications @ a glance

What?

Diploma of Communications

The course focuses on both theoretical and practical dimensions of communications. Upon transfer to ECU, students may choose from many areas of specialisation within the Bachelor of Communications, the Bachelor of Creative Industries or the Bachelor of Contemporary Arts.

Why?

  • Smaller classes than in the equivalent 1st year bachelor course. (50 students max per lecture, most average between 25-30 students).
  • 3 possible start dates (Feb, Jun, Oct)
  • Fast track option available (complete in 8 or 12 months)
  • Extra contact time with your lecturers

How?

  1. Download the pdf below for full details of this course.
  2. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button above.
  3. Click 'Enrol today' to send through your application, or click the 'Our Representatives' button to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
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Entry into 2nd year of

  • Bachelor of Communications
  • Bachelor of Creative Industries
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Marketing and Creative Services

Subjects

Core units

  • CMM11101D Reading Media Texts
  • CMM1105D Study Skills
  • CMM1108D Communications and Digital Technology
  • CMM1109D Cyberculture Studies
  • CMM1113D Media and Social Context
  • DEF1101D Design Foundations: Design Principles
  • DEF1104D Design Foundations: Drawing
  • IMM1121D Digital Photo Media

For articulation into the Bachelor of Marketing and Creative Services, students will need to select 8 units comprising of 2 core units and 5 elective units from any diploma program:

Core Units

  • BES1100D Foundations of Business Knowledge
  • CMM1108D Communications and Digital Technology
  • MKT1600D Marketing Principles and Practices

Tuition Fees

Year Duration International Students Australian Students FEE-HELP

2012

2 or 3 trimesters

A$18,240 (A$2,280 per unit)

A$8,480 (A$1,060 per unit)

available for Australian students