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Diploma in Communication (exit only)

Approved Abbreviation: DipComm(exit)

Western Sydney University Course Code: 7043.3

AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 087974D

The Diploma in Communication is available as an exit point only from 6007 - Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Communication, 6009 - Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Creative Industries or 6015 - Diploma in Communication/Bachelor of Screen Media (Arts and Production).

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies from 2021 or later.

Commencement Year 2017 - 2020 - 7043.2 Diploma in Communication

Commencement Year 2015 - 2016 - 7043.1 Diploma in Communication

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, Bachelor of Creative Industries or Bachelor of Screen Media degrees. The inclusion of additional preparatory units is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level.

Students who successfully complete the Diploma in Communication will articulate into the Bachelor of Communication, Bachelor of Creative Industries or Bachelor of Screen Media 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

Admission

This course is an exit award only

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

Course Structure

This course is an exit award only.

Students must pass all the Preparatory units (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.

Preparatory units – all sequences

700056

Academic English (WSTC Prep)

700324

Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)

Communication sequence

700180

Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)

700269