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02 March 2026 | 29 June 2026 | 26 October 2026 | 01 March 2027 | 28 June 2027 | 25 October 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
UC College, Bruce, ACT
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Academic English
Level 1 unit
Visual Representation Techniques
Level 1 unit
Foundations of Marketing Communication
Level 1 unit
Marketing Fundamentals
Level 1 unit
Producing Credible Communication
Level 1 unit
The Responsible Communicator
Level 1 unit. From 2027, replaces unit 11081 Producing Credible Communication.
The Art and Power of Communication
Level 1 unit
Understanding Communication and Media
Level 1 unit. From 2026, replaces unit 11079 The Art and Power of Communication.
Corporate and Public Communication Foundations
Level 1 unit
Communicating with Intent: Strategic Communication Foundations
Level 1 unit. From 2027, replaces unit 11103 Corporate and Public Communication Foundations.
Digital Media Fundamentals
Level 1 unit. No longer offered from Semester 1, 2026.
Making Media
Level 1 unit. Replaces unit 11080 Digital Media Fundamentals from Semester 1, 2026.
Common Questions
Upon finishing your Diploma of Communication you can directly enter into one of the following courses delivered by the Faculty of Arts and Design, with one year of credit: Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing), Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Heritage), Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media), Bachelor of Arts (Film Production), Bachelor of Arts (Global Studies), Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism), Bachelor of Communication and Media (Corporate and Public Communications), Bachelor of Media (Marketing Communication), and Bachelor of Communication and Media (Sport Media).
The Diploma of Communication takes 1.0 years of standard full-time study, or specifically 2 terms (8 months) of full-time study. Part-time study is also available, with a maximum of 4 years from the date of commencement.
An overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 5.5 is required, with no band score below 5.5. Students who have undertaken all of their education in an English speaking country (as defined on the UC website) are deemed to have met the English language proficiency requirements.
The Diploma of Communication is offered across three trimesters per year. In 2026, teaching start dates are 02 March 2026 (Trimester 1), 29 June 2026 (Trimester 2), and 26 October 2026 (Trimester 3), all at UC College, Bruce, ACT. These intakes are open for both domestic and international admissions.
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
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