Communication @ a glance

What?

Diploma of Communication

Equivalent to the first year of a degree at Macquarie, this diploma provides the foundation for further studies in the areas of media, public affairs, international relations, social science and culture. Upon completion of this diploma you will enter into the second year of a related degree.

Why?

  • Study on campus at Macquarie University.
  • Be taught by Macquarie lecturers who are widely published academics and award winning media producers.
  • Be taught in small class sizes where you are able to interact with your lecturer and fellow students.

How?

  1. Download the pdf below for full details of this course.
  2. Contact us with any questions through the 'Ask a question' button on this page.
  3. Click 'Enrol today' to send through your application, or
  4. Click the 'Our Representatives' button below to find details of someone in your country who can help you apply.
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Entry into 2nd year of

  • Bachelor of Arts – Media (GPA 3.0)
  • Bachelor of Arts (with majors in Media/Culture and Communications and Cultural Studies)
  • Bachelor of Arts (with a major in International Communication)
  • Bachelor of Arts

Units

Core Units

  • ACSH100 Academic Communication in Social Sciences and Humanities

Elective Units

  • ISYS100 IT and Society
  • ISYS104 Introduction to Business Information Systems
  • LING109 Language, Culture and Communication
  • MKTG101 Marketing Fundamentals
  • MUS102 Passion, Rebellion and Identity in Popular Music
  • PHL137 Critical Thinking
  • POL108 Introduction to Global Politics
  • STAT170 Introductory Statistics

Additional Units (where required for specific programs)

  • CUL120 Living Culture
  • CUL121 Seeing Culture: Vision, Visuality and the Senses
  • ICOM100 Introduction to International Communication
  • ICOM101 Intercultural Relations
  • MAS104 Australian Media
  • MAS105 Media Cultures

Popular Careers

  • Government and industry administration
  • Publisher
  • Editor
  • Journalist
  • Public Relations
  • Advertiser
  • Media Producer
  • Media Researcher
  • Diplomat

Tuition Fees

Year International Students Australian Students FEE-HELP

2012

A$24,000 (A$3,000 per unit)

A$19,920 (A$2,490 per unit)

available for Australian students