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The Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink) (12 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to a bachelor degree. Students gain skills to prepare them for further study leading to roles in the arts, media and communication industries, including information research and analysis, and oral and written communication. The units are similar to bachelor degree units, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers.

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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

The course will provide students with the latest skills and knowledge that will prepare them for a variety of roles in the dynamic and ever-changing industries associated with arts, media and communication. The program takes a strategic approach to arts and communication and links to theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to operate effectively in diverse settings within industry. Drawing on various discipline areas the diploma seeks to equip students with the knowledge and skills to achieve institutional/organisational needs and objectives.

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

To qualify for the award of the Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink) (12 months) students must successfully complete nine units (100 credit points) comprising:

6 core units (75 credit points)
1 mandatory core unit (zero credit points)
2 elective units (25 credit points)

Units of study

Core units
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

Select one from the following 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

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to:

1. Think critically and have developed analytical skills so that they can communicate effectively in academic and workplace environments.
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

- Pathways and scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Pathways

Pathways allow students to progress from one qualification to another where the first course is recognised as an entry requirement and/or provides advanced standing to the second.

Successful completion of Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink) (12 months) allows you to progress to these courses	Maximum amount of credit available
Bachelor of Games and Interactivity	8 units
Bachelor of Arts	8 units
Bachelor of Education (Secondary) / Bachelor of Arts	2 units
Bachelor of Media and Communication	8 units

This information should be used as a guide only. Credit available may vary depending on the major selected within any given degree. Progression to professional degrees may be subject to additional criteria or academic performance.

Learn more about pathways.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$27270 (total for 2018)*

Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus. Due to government regulations, industry-based learning (IBL) and work placement are not available to onshore international students unless it is a compulsory component of the program. Programs that are taught solely online are not available to onshore international students who hold an international student visa.

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.

Assess your eligibility for entry to Swinburne.

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

This course is closed for new enrolments.

Find out more

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Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)

Freecall: 1300 794 628 (within Australia)

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au