Diploma of Arts and Communication (UniLink) (8 months)
Available 2019 only
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
8 Month/s
CRICOS code
089744B
Fees
A$25880 (total for 2019)*
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)
- 2 elective units (25 credit points)
Units of study
Sociology in context (SOC10011)
Marketing principles (MKT10008)
Introduction to critical thinking and research methodology (PHY10008)
Managing in the 21st century (ORG10001)
Psychology fundamentals (PSY10006)
Digital design (GRA10006)
Select one from the following:
Interactive design for web technology (GRA20011)
Economic principles (ECO10001)
20th century design (GRA20009)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
- think critically and have developed analytical skills so that they can communicate effectively in academic and workplace environments
- think logically and creatively when problem-solving within various contexts
- conduct research and present findings in both written and oral formats
- demonstrate an understanding of the core principles of marketing and why sustainable marketing is relevant for any organisation in a contemporary society
- identify and demonstrate an understanding of the issues facing managers in organisations and the contexts in which they operate
- identify and understand the importance of ethical, legal and security issues in managing information.

Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.
Course fees
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.
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 5.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 5.0
- TOEFL iBT (internet-based) minimum score of 65 with no band less than 15
- Pearson (PTE) minimum score of 42 (no communicative skills less than 36)
- any other equivalent assessment of English language proficiency.
Find out more about English language requirements.
How to apply
View the Course Admission Information, which includes the ATAR and Student profiles for this course. Swinburne’s general admissions information is also available here.
Find out more
Tel: +61 3 9214 8444 (outside Australia)