When you study a Diploma of Communication you’re opening the door to a multitude of creative possibilities. From day one, you will be learning from our highly qualified lecturers who also bring current industry knowledge in gamified, cutting-edge digital and social media communication to the learning experience.  

Our small classes and interactive learning style gives you the advantage, with opportunity to collaborate with others and build friendships that last. You'll engage in real-world assessments and subjects aligned to first-year UTS subjects and degree streams. This means you'll be joining the second year* of your chosen UTS degree with 48 credit points RPL and the same deep knowledge as your peers.

When you join the UTS Bachelor of Communication or Bachelor of Creative Production, you'll have the opportunity to choose a stream (major) from a wide range of options outlined below. Your UTS degree positions you for the next step in your career, with exciting and rewarding work opportunities in the ever-broadening fields of communication and creative production.

* Based on no more than two subject failures.

How do the diplomas compare?

Leads to the following majors at UTS

Bachelor of Communication:

  • Public Relations and Advertising
  • Digital and Social Media
  • Journalism
  • Social and Political Sciences
  • Creative Writing
  • Media Business

Bachelor of Creative Production:

  • Media Arts
  • Music and Sound Design

Bachelor of Laws (with or without Practical Legal Training (PLT))

Course intake & start dates

Trimester 1 intake

Commences23 February 2026
Census date27 March 2026

Trimester 2 intake

Commences9 June 2026
Census date10 July 2026

Trimester 3 intake

Commences21 September 2026
Census date23 October 2026
Orientation dates
Trimester 1: 23 - 27 February 2026
Trimester 2: 9 - 12 June 2026
Trimester 3: 21 - 25 September 2026
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Modes of study

This course is delivered full time and face-to-face in scheduled on-campus classes.
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Assessment methods

Assessment methods in the Diploma of Communication include quizzes (multiple-choice, open-ended questions); presentations (group and individual); written reflections and learning journals; written reports; essays and essay drafts; functional prototype creation; website creation; group debates; communication plans, media release writing (exam conditions); photo portfolio; PR campaign; group reports and presentations; individual artefact; and interactive learning object.
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Important dates

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