Course

Diploma in Communication

Approved Abbreviation: DipComm

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7043.1

CRICOS Code: 087974D

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course from 2015 or later.

This course is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

This program is designed to give students an understanding of the key areas of communication, before choosing a major in the second year of the Bachelor of Communication degree. It offers a foundation unit in Academic English that provides an additional skills base for tertiary level study. The diploma is delivered via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Communication may articulate into Bachelor of Communication degrees at Western Sydney University with up to one year equivalent of advanced standing.

For more information on Western Sydney University, The College, please refer to their web site.

Western Sydney University, The College

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Admission

The aim of the course is to prepare students for tertiary study in Communication. The Diploma is accredited by the University, as principal, to enable its agent, Western Sydney University, The College to produce students who are fully prepared for study beyond the first year of a tertiary award.

Domestic students entering this Diploma are required to have:

Completed an English unit in the NSW Higher School Certificate, OR

Competency in English at IELTS 6.0 equivalent (unless a native speaker) OR

Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR

Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Met other entry requirements such as:

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place OR

Completed the Foundation Studies course offered by Western Sydney University, The College, with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students entering the Diploma must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band OR

Completed the EAP 4 course offered by Western Sydney University, The College with a 50% pass OR

Passed the English test administered by Western Sydney University, The College at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR

Passed the Foundation Studies Academic English unit, offered by Western Sydney University, The College at C grade level or higher for which advanced standing can be applied for.

Academic Entry Requirements vary according to country of origin. However, in general: