Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
This program focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of communication and introductory level units in which you acquire fundamental skills that are essential to the program and your future career. Students can choose to specialise in one area or gain expertise in multiple areas, providing you with the multi-skilling required to be successful in today’s workforce.
Your direct pathway to Edith Cowan University
Fees 2022
| Program | CRICOS Course Code | Duration | International Students | Australian Students | FEE-HELP |
|
Diploma |
092033G |
2 or 3 trimesters |
$24,200 ($3,025 per unit) |
$14,100 ($1,762.50 per unit) |
Available for Australian Citizens |
|
Diploma |
092033G |
2 or 3 trimesters |
$29,500 |
$14,100 ($1,762.50 per unit) |
Available for Australian Citizens |
Your Communications and Creative Industries pathway
if you have…
✓ Completed Year 12 or the equivalent in your country
(see Admission requirements for further information)
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (Year 2)
8 university equivalent units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters. Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Direct Entry into Year 2 at ECU
Choose from the bachelor degrees listed below.
or if you have…
✓ Completed Year 11 or the equivalent in your country
(see Admission requirements for further information)
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (Year 1)
8 units studied over 2 or 3 trimesters to embed fundamental academic skills.
Diploma (Year 2)
Equivalent to Year 1 of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (Year 1) units
Student must complete the following units:
- Workplace Communication - Employability
- Introductory Computing
- Project Management
- Creative Cultures
- Communication Skills
- Information Design
- Introductory Marketing
- Year 1 Elective
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (Year 2) units
Student must complete the following units:
- Professional and Academic Communication
- Storytelling and Meaning
- Creativity
- Communicating Ideas
- Media and Culture
- Marketing Principles and Practices
- Plus 2 Electives
Entry into 2nd year of
- Bachelor of Arts majoring in: English, Creative and Professional Writing, Historical and Political Studies, Visual Arts - 8 units
- Bachelor of Counselling - 8 units
- Bachelor of Design majoring in: Fashion, Games and Interactive Design, Visual and Spatial Design - 8 units
- Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management - 8 units
- Bachelor of Marketing Advertising and Public Relations - 8 units
- Bachelor of Media and Communications majoring in: Advertising, Broadcasting and Digital Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Photomedia, Public Relations, Screen Production - 8 units
- Bachelor of Social Science - 6 units
- Bachelor of Youth Work - 8 units
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- Diploma of Commerce
- Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
- Diploma of Health Science
- Diploma of Hotel Management
- Diploma of Science (Computing/IT)
- Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
- Postgraduate Programs
- Post-Graduate Qualifying Program - Business
- Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – Communications
- Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT