Diploma of Communication (2-Trimesters), Leading to Bachelor of Communication and Media in Journalism Navitas Group - University of Canberra College, Australia

If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements for the UC course you’re aiming for, UC College’s diplomas –  also known as higher education diplomas – will provide you with an introduction to your chosen study area. They act as an alternative entry pathway for admission to UC undergraduate courses and prepare you for university study.

Diploma of Communication
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.

On successful completion of the Diploma of Communication, you’ll receive up to 24 credit points (one year) of advanced standing into the second year of Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) at the University of Canberra.

Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism)
With a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) from the University of Canberra, you’ll be on the path to an exciting journalistic future. With unrivalled opportunities due to the unique Canberra location and proximity to the Parliament House Press Gallery, you’ll study the art of storytelling and learn how to tell true, accurate and intriguing stories about our world.

You’ll explore how to research, produce, publish and promote news across a range of different media, and develop your editorial judgement and leadership ability by working in teams to publish your original stories in print, on-air and online. Topics studied include traditional reporting, digital curation, content creation and freelancing. You’ll graduate with the full suite of in-demand skills which will allow you to produce engaging quality journalism in a multi-platform media environment.

Study a Bachelor of Communication and Media (Journalism) at UC and you will:

• Appreciate and critique the role of public interest journalism in society
• Work flexibly, collaboratively and autonomously in deadline-driven environments
• Instinctively adopt communication technologies in the production of journalism
• Become a confident professional storyteller with the ability to work locally, regionally and internationally
• Apply the highest standards of professionalism expected of journalists.

Work Integrated Learning
During the course, you’ll undertake 100 hours of real-world industry experience through internship placements with local and national media organisations like the Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery, ABC TV and radio, Canberra Times, Channel 9, Sky News, Australian Associated Press, 2CC and Win Television.

Your study will finish in the production of a feature-length multi-platform journalism project and will be presented using expertise gained in print, video and audio journalism. Students are encouraged to get involved in the student radio station 87.8 UCFM, producing and presenting programs, and writing for the UC student magazine Curieux. Study abroad is promoted as a way of gaining a global perspective on local issues, and there are numerous opportunities to take part in international study and study tours.