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University of Canberra College (UC College)
University of Canberra College (UC College)

Building level B 2617/5 University Avenue, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

International Foundation Studies + College Diploma - Communication - Extended + Bachelor of Communication and Media - Corporate and Public Communication

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

Are you interested in advertising, public relations, journalism or media and arts production? Are you an international student? If so, our Diploma of Communication is the perfect pathway to many exciting careers.

By studying our Diploma of Communication you will:
  • be supported in building language and academic skills for further studies
  • get direct entry to the 2nd year of a many bachelors degrees
  • develop a good understanding in key cultural areas
  • develop the professional expertise to enter and confidently contribute to the communication industries.

This course aims to produce critically aware, ethically responsible and multi-skilled professionals who will thrive in the interlinked industries of public relations, public affairs and corporate communications.

In this unique national capital setting, you’ll explore how historical and current social, political and economic processes influence, and are influenced by, communication.


This course aims to produce critically aware, ethically responsible and multi-skilled professionals who will thrive in the interlinked industries of public relations, public affairs and corporate communications.

In this unique national capital setting, you’ll explore how historical and current social, political and economic processes influence, and are influenced by, communication.

Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Corporate and Public Communication) at UC and you will:
  • learn strategy and campaign development; social and digital analytics; the basics of graphic design and visual language; multi-media production and stakeholder management
  • evaluate the cultural, historical and theoretical models of corporate and public communication in the context of professional practice
  • create professional communication and media outputs which support, promote or critique a range of domestic and global programs or issues
  • develop critical reflection and creative problem-solving skills
  • learn to apply your professional judgement responsibly and ethically.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 11

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

4

Listening

4

Reading

5

Writing

5

Listening

5

Speaking

5

Program Intakes

Open date

September 19, 2025

Submission deadline

December 23, 2025

Open date

September 19, 2025

Submission deadline

April 22, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

3 year bachelor degree continued from 1 year college diploma continued from 1 year foundation program

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$15840 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Coverage Fee: $519 per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee: $308 per year

Study Destinations

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Malaysia

Australia

Language Test

IELTS

GED

SAT

GRE

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