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 2021
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
- Creative Cultures
- Communication Skills
- Project Management
- Information Design
- Introductory Marketing
- English Language Enhancement (or Elective)
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (Year 2) units
Student must complete the following core units and major specific units:
Core units
- Professional and Academic Communication
- Communications and Digital Technology
- Communicating Ideas
- Creativity - Theory, Practice and History
Major specific units:
Marketing, Advertising & PR stream:
- Marketing Principles and Practices
Other streams:
- Media and Social Context
- iTalk - Presentation Skills
- Business Identity and Protocols
- Writing for Communications
- Camera Work and Lighting
Entry into 2nd year of
- Bachelor of Arts majoring in: English, Creative and Professional Writing, Historical and Political Studies, Visual Arts - 8 units (120 credit points)
- Bachelor of Media and Communications majoring in: Advertising, Broadcasting and Digital Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Public Relations, Screen Prodcution - 8 units (120 credits points)
- Bachelor of Design majoring in: Fashion, Visual and Spatial Design, Games and Interactive Design - 8 units (120 credits points)
- Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management - 8 units (120 credits points)
- Bachelor of Marketing Advertising and Public Relations - 8 units (120 credits points)
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- Diploma of Commerce
- Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
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- Diploma of Science (Computing/IT)
- Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
- Diploma of Science (Health Studies)
- Postgraduate Programs
- Post-Graduate Qualifying Program - Business
- Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – Communications
- Post-Graduate Qualifying Program – IT