Diploma in Communication Extended - Communication (7148)

  • Approved Abbreviation: DipComm
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 7148
  • AQF Level: 5

CRICOS Code: 096995B

This program applies to students who commenced in Term 1, 2021 or later.

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

For Commencement Year 2018 to 2020 - please refer to 7148.1 Diploma in Communication Extended - Communication

This program is delivered by Western Sydney University, The College as an agent of Western Sydney University.

This program is designed to provide students with the first year subjects included in the Communication degree, including a range of studies in the fields of communication, media and design including specialised studies in the major fields of Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and Screen Media. The inclusion of additional preparatory subjects is designed to assist students in the transition to study at University level. The Diploma is delivered via extended face to face hours in smaller learning environments.

Students who successfully complete this Diploma will articulate into the Communication degree with up to one year (80 credit points) 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 and a half years full-time (four terms)

Program Advice

College Program Enquiries
 

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

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Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
The College - Nirimba Education Precinct Full Time Internal See above

Admission

This program is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents who are aged 17 years or over and not currently enrolled in or completing Year 12 in the same year of intended admission.

International Students

IELTS 5.5 with minimum 5.0 in each sub band; or equivalent results from The College English Language Program or The College English Entrance Test; and completion of year 11 or equivalent with specified results.

Program Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 140 credit points which include the subjects listed in the pathways below.

Students are categorised into three Pathways. See individual links below for detailed program structure.

Local Recent School Leavers and Non-Credentialed Applicants

Term 1 intake

Subject Title Credit Points
Students must be enrolled in the Diploma in Communication Extended - Communication.
Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects.
Term 1 of study
LANG 0034Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0002Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0009Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0004Communication and Media (WSTC Prep)10
Term 2 of study
LANG 0003Academic English (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0015Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 1021Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)10
Term 3 of study
COMM 1011Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)10
COMM 1019Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)10
MKTG 1010Public Relations Theory and Practice (WSTC)10
Term 4 of study
COMM 1033Writing Ecologies (WSTC)10
DESN 1019Visual Storytelling (WSTC)10
MKTG 1002Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)10
COMM 1040Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)10
Total Credit Points140

Term 3 intake

Subject Title Credit Points
Students must be enrolled in the Diploma in Communication Extended - Communication.
Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects.
Term 1 of study
LANG 0034Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0002Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0009Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0004Communication and Media (WSTC Prep)10
Term 2 of study
LANG 0003Academic English (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0015Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 1021Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)10
Term 3 of study
COMM 1033Writing Ecologies (WSTC)10
MKTG 1002Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)10
COMM 1040Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)10
Term 4 of study
COMM 1011Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)10
COMM 1019Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)10
MKTG 1010Public Relations Theory and Practice (WSTC)10
DESN 1019Visual Storytelling (WSTC)10
Total Credit Points140

International Students

Term 1 intake

Subject Title Credit Points
Students must be enrolled in the Diploma in Communication Extended - Communication.
Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects.
Term 1 of study
LANG 0034Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0002Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0009Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0004Communication and Media (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 0026English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep)0
Term 2 of study
LANG 0003Academic English (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0015Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 1021Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)10
Term 3 of study
COMM 1011Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)10
COMM 1019Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)10
MKTG 1010Public Relations Theory and Practice (WSTC)10
Term 4 of study
COMM 1033Writing Ecologies (WSTC)10
DESN 1019Visual Storytelling (WSTC)10
MKTG 1002Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)10
COMM 1040Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)10
Total Credit Points140

Term 3 intake

Subject Title Credit Points
Students must be enrolled in the Diploma in Communication Extended - Communication.
Students must pass all the Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) for which no advanced standing will be granted in the University degree program.
Students must pass 40 credit points from the following Preparatory subjects (WSTC Prep) prior to enrolling in the University level subjects.
Term 1 of study
LANG 0034Essential Skills for Academic Success (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0002Academic Skills for Communication (WSTC Prep)10
HUMN 0009Cultural Perspectives (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0004Communication and Media (WSTC Prep)10
LANG 0026English for International Students 1 (WSTC Prep)0
Term 2 of study
LANG 0003Academic English (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 0015Communication Practices (WSTC Prep)10
COMM 1021Media Cultures and Industries (WSTC)10
Term 3 of study
COMM 1033Writing Ecologies (WSTC)10
MKTG 1002Advertising: An Introduction (WSTC)10
COMM 1040Introduction to Screen Media (WSTC)10
Term 4 of study
COMM 1011Data, Mediation and Power (WSTC)10
COMM 1019Introduction to Journalism (WSTC)10
MKTG 1010Public Relations Theory and Practice (WSTC)10
DESN 1019Visual Storytelling (WSTC)10
Total Credit Points140