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Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Creative Industries

Approved Abbreviation: DipComm/BCreatInd

Western Sydney University Course Code: 6009.2

AQF Level: 7

CRICOS Code: 096971K

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2021 or later.

For Commencement Year 2017 to 2020 please refer to 6009.1 - Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Creative Industries

The Bachelor of Creative Industries is an interdisciplinary degree, with a core drawn from communication, design, law and business. It brings together major studies in creative disciplines, including Design, Creative Writing and Journalism, with studies in the business and legal aspects of working in the Creative Industries. Graduates will have the skills to manage creative enterprises and turn innovative new ideas into commercial operations. This degree offers creative people a deep understanding of how creative industries operate along with business and legal acumen. The Bachelor of Creative Industries is built around collaboration and co-working with creative industries located in Greater Western Sydney (GWS).

The first year of this course is delivered by Western Sydney University The College, as an agent of Western Sydney University, via extended face-to-face hours in smaller learning environments. A Diploma in Communication exit point is also available at the end of the first year of the course.

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

Western Sydney University, The College

For course advice during your first year of study, please use the contact below under ‘Course Advice’. For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for Bachelor of Creative Industries.

Bachelor of Creative Industries

Study Mode
Three years full-time or six years part-time.

Accreditation
The Bachelor of Creative Industries (PR) is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA).

Admission

For more information on applying please see link to The College admission pages below.

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/thecollege/how_to_apply

Domestic students 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 College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit at C grade level or higher.

Met other entry requirements such as:

An ATAR identified prior to the offer of a place, OR

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

International students must satisfy one of the following language requirements:

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each sub band OR

Completed the College EAP 4 course with a 50% pass OR

Passed The College English test at IELTS 6.0 equivalent OR

Passed The College Foundation Studies Academic English unit 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:

Completion of Year 12 or its equivalent is the minimum entry requirement OR

Completed The College Foundation Studies course with a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher.

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline. This course includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is a mandatory work component required for completion of this course. Please contact the Course Advisor listed above for information.

International students should also refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website for more information and a link to the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 260 credit points which include the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

The early exit College Diploma consists of 100 credit points which includes two College Preparatory units.

Western Sydney University The College Units

Full-time

Term 1 Intake

Year 1

First Term of Study

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700324

Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)

700180

Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)

Second Term of Study

700178

Writing Ecologies (WSTC)

700252

Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)

And one of the following Introduction to Major units:

700325

Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)

700196

Image Design (WSTC)

700031

Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)

700088

Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)

Third Term of Study

700269

Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)

700183

Visual Storytelling (WSTC)

700253

Financing Enterprises (WSTC)

And one of the following Introduction to Major units:

700182

Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)

700288

Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)

700090

Public Relations Theory and Practice (WSTC)

700135

Everyday Life (WSTC)

Term 2 Intake

Year 1

First Term of Study

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700324

Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)

700180

Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)

Second Term of Study

700269

Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)

700252

Enterprise Leadership (WSTC)

And one of the following Introduction to Major units:

700182

Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)

700288

Introduction to Literary Studies (WSTC)

700090

Public Relations Theory and Practice (WSTC)

700196

Image Design (WSTC)

Third Term of Study

700178

Writing Ecologies (WSTC)

700183

Visual Storytelling (WSTC)

700253

Financing Enterprises (WSTC)

And one of the following Introduction to Major units:

700325

Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)

700031

Organisational Behaviour (WSTC)

700088

Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)

700135

Everyday Life (WSTC)

Students may exit at this point and graduate with the Diploma in Communication following a passing grade in all of the above units. Students who progress onto Year 2 may also be awarded the Diploma if they gain a passing grade in all of the above units.

Students must pass all College Preparatory units before progressing to the Year Two units.
Students must pass at least 70 credit points of University level units in Year One before progressing to the Year Two units.

Qualification for this award then requires the successful completion of a further 160 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Students must complete

Twelve compulsory core units (six having been completed in year one)
Two units from the Introduction to Major units pool
One Major or two Sub-majors

Note: The recommended sequence is subject to variation based on the student’s nominated specialisation.

Majors

Advertising

Culture and Society

Digital Cultures

English

Enterprise Innovation

Graphic Design

Journalism

Public Relations

Screen Media

Sub-majors

Advertising

Culture and Society

Digital Cultures

English

Graphic Design

Journalism

Public Relations

Screen Media

Note: Please plan enrolment in sub-major units carefully - units at Level 2 and Level 3 may have pre-requisites. Students should consult their Academic Course Advisors if they require further information.

Western Sydney University Units

For course advice during your second and subsequent years of study, please use the contact listed for the Bachelor of Creative Industries.

Bachelor of Creative Industries

Year 2

Autumn session

102836

Introduction to the Creative Industries

101928

Media Law and Ethics

Two units from a selected major or sub-major

Spring session

102431