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Diploma of Communication

Provides the foundation for further studies in the dynamic areas of media, public affairs, international relations, social science and culture. Career options are varied upon completion of a degree. Employment may be gained in Government and industry administration, publishing and editing, journalism, arts policy/administration, public relations, advertising, media production or audience research. 
CRICOS Codes 051201B, 053278J              
Prerequisites

Certificate IV, Year 12 or equivalent

Core unit

ACHS100 Academic Communication for Social Sciences and Humanities                                                                                                                           

Additional Units

CUL120  Living Culture

CUL121 Seeing Culture : Vision, Visuality and the Senses

ICOM101 Intercultural Relations† 

MAS104 Australian Media

MAS105 Media Cultures 

Elective units (select 4 units)

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

 

Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Communication students can transfer into the second year of the following Macquarie University Bachelor degrees.

   

Macquarie University Bachelor degrees

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Media GPA 3.0 ‡ (m)

Bachelor of Arts (International Communication) ‡

Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies) ‡ (m)                                                                                                                                                                             

 

Notes:
^ For students with IELTS scores of 6.0 or below (or equivalent English exam results) the discipline specific Academic Communication unit is a compulsory unit

 ‡ Prescribed units - specific units must be studied for progression into these degrees. Please see a SIBT Academic Advisor for further information.

# Additional 100 level units will be required to be completed at Macquarie University. Please see a SIBT Academic Advisor for further information.

(m) Students have the option to study these degree programs at Macquarie City College, located in Sydney CBD.

(*) Course lenght (SIBT+MQ) will be longer than 3 years. Students must see an Academic Advisor for details

 
 
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