Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink) (12 months)
This course has been discontinued - this course is closed for new enrolments, the information on this page is provided for continuing students.
Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 75% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.
Duration
1 Year/s
CRICOS code
089745A
Fees
A$27270 (total for 2018)*
The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.
Course structure
- 6 core units (75 credit points)
- 1 mandatory core unit (zero credit points)
- 2 elective units (25 credit points)
Units of study
Communication skills from a global perspective (COM10009)
Sociology in context (SOC10011)
Marketing principles (MKT10008)
Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHY10008)
Managing in the 21st century (ORG10001)
Psychology fundamentals (PSY10006)
Academic Llteracies - 2 (LAL10002) (mandatory zero credit point unit)
Elective units
Statistics 101 (STA10008)
Digital design (GRA10006)
Select one from the following units:
Interactive design for web technology (GRA20011)
Economic principles (ECO10001)
20th century design (GRA20009)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
2. Think logically and creatively when problem solving within various contexts.
3. Conduct research and present findings in both written and oral formats.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of marketing and why sustainable marketing is relevant for any organisation in a contemporary society.
5. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing managers in organisations and the contexts in which they operate.
6. Identify and understand the importance of ethical, legal and security issues in managing information.

Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
Entry requirements
A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.
English language requirements
Satisfactory completion of one of the following:
- Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 4 Upper Intermediate level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
- minimum IELTS overall band of 6.0 (Academic Module)
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 75
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 50
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
Find out more about English language requirements.
How to apply
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)