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Get more out of your first-year communications degree.
Whether you’re in Year 12 right now or thinking about returning to study, UTS College can help you take that next step. Study a Diploma of Communication with us and gain direct entry into the second year of your UTS communications degree with 52 credit points*. Plus, you’ll also get:
More support
to unlock the skills and confidence to succeed personally and academically
More credentials
where you’ll graduate with no time lost and an extra qualification (tertiary education diploma and degree)
More options
complete your diploma then either fast-track to second year at UTS and use your diploma to start building real work experience.
Why study a Diploma of Communication?
Diploma of Communication snapshot
How do the diplomas compare?
Course Name
Diploma of Business
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students) FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
A$39,000 (International students) FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
3 trimesters (12 months)
Entry requirements
HSC subject average 67%.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Articulation to UTS
Based on the required Grade Point Average
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International Students: Based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic Students: Based on the required Grade Point Average.
Majors
- Strategic Communication
- Digital and Social Media
- Journalism
- Media Arts and Production
- Social and Political Sciences
- Writing and Publishing
- Media Business
Subject
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
CRICOS Code
080601A
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Course Name
Diploma of Business
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students) FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
A$39,000 (International students) FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
2 trimesters (8 months)
Entry requirements
HSC subject average 75%.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Articulation to UTS
Based on the required Grade Point Average
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International Students: Based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic Students: Based on the required Grade Point Average.
Majors
- Strategic Communication
- Digital and Social Media
- Journalism
- Media Arts and Production
- Social and Political Sciences
- Writing and Publishing
- Media Business
Subject
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
CRICOS Code
080602M
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Course Name
Diploma of Business
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students) FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
A$39,000 (International students) FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
3 trimesters (12 months)
Entry requirements
HSC subject average 67%.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Articulation to UTS
Based on the required Grade Point Average
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International Students: Based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic Students: Based on the required Grade Point Average.
Majors
- Strategic Communication
- Digital and Social Media
- Journalism
- Media Arts and Production
- Social and Political Sciences
- Writing and Publishing
- Media Business
Subject
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
Trimester 3
CRICOS Code
080601A
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Course Name
Diploma of Business
Fees
A$38,000 (Australian students)
A$39,000 (International students) FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
A$39,000 (International students) FEE-HELP available for eligible domestic students.
UTS College reserves the right to vary fees at any time. You should factor in the likelihood of an annual UTS College fee increase into your budget.
Duration
2 trimesters (8 months)
Entry requirements
HSC subject average 75%.
Based on the average of the top 4 HSC subjects (including English as compulsory) where the courses are board developed and an external examination has been undertaken.
Articulation to UTS
Based on the required Grade Point Average
General
Important note on minimum age requirement
Students are normally expected to be at least 17 years of age at commencement of the Diploma course. Where a student has satisfied both English and Academic entry requirements for the diploma course but is 16 years of age they may start the course. Students under the age of 16 at course commencement will not be given an offer.
Articulation to a UTS degree
International Students: Based on no more than two subject failures.
Domestic Students: Based on the required Grade Point Average.
Majors
- Strategic Communication
- Digital and Social Media
- Journalism
- Media Arts and Production
- Social and Political Sciences
- Writing and Publishing
- Media Business
Subject
Trimester 1
Trimester 2
CRICOS Code
080602M
This course is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) to be offered to both domestic and international students and is recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Ready to take the next step?
* Based on successful completion of your diploma with the required Grade Point Average (GPA). Entry into the second year of UTS is only for Digital and Strategic Communication or Media Business Majors. For other majors, the 52 credit points apply to the duration of the degree, allowing for a reduced workload.