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undergraduate

Degree

Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (General Stream)

Course code: #2CCI

undergraduate

Degree

Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (General Stream)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $27,295 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    092033G

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Winter-June 18-June-2023 2023-06-18
Spring-October 15-October-2023 2023-10-15
Fall-February 18-February-2024 2024-02-18
Winter-June 16-June-2024 2024-06-16

Overview

Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (General Stream)

The Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries is the perfect stepping stone into your future creative career.

The Diploma of Communications & Creative Industries units (Year 1) at Edith Cowan College focuses on both theoretical and practical dimensions of communications and creativity. 

Student must complete the following 8 units

  • Workplace Communication - Employability
  • Introductory Computing
  • Project Management
  • Creative Cultures
  • Communication Skills
  • Information Design
  • Introductory Marketing
  • Year 1 Elective

Students who complete the ECC Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (Year 2) will receive up to 8 units (120 credit points) of advanced standing, the equivalent of the first year, in the respective bachelor’s degree at ECU.

A minimum of 50% pass in all units is required for progression to ECU.

Student must complete the following 8 units

  • Professional and Academic Communication
  • Storytelling and Meaning
  • Creativity
  • Communicating Ideas
  • Media and Culture
  • Marketing Principles and Practices
  • Business Identity and Protocols
  • Plus 1 Elective

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$36,039

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,620
Accommodation 1 bed room $8,744
Tuition 1 person $27,295

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Certified copies of academic transcript and/or qualifications
  • Certified copies of unit outlines
  • Proof of minimum level of English competency
  • Resume and work history
  • Work Experience Documents
  • Documents of past achievement
  • Documents and records of workplace activities
  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official translations of documents in a language other than English

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

5.5
5
listening
5
writing
5
speaking
5
reading

TOEFL

60
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

36
29
listening
29
writing
29
speaking
29
reading

Cambridge

-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their English language proficiency before they enter an ECC program.

Academic English Program (AEP)

ECC’s Academic English Program (AEP) is specifically designed for students planning to study at an Australian university.

Duration: 10-40 weeks

CRICOS Code2023 Tuition fee(A$) / week Leads toScholarships
071799A$450ECC Diploma Courses10 Week English Scholarship Available – A$4,500

Academic background and requirement

Academic requirements for Foundation and Diploma (year 1) by country:

  • India:  Not applicable
  • China: Senior Middle 2 (Gao Er) with a minimum average of 50%
  • Iran: Completion of High School Diploma or Peeshdaneshgahe

 

Academic requirements for Diploma (year 2) by country: 

  • India:  Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with a minimum average of 55%, or;

        Higher Secondary Certificate (10+2) with a minimum average of 60% not including humanities (from the Punjab region)

  • China: Senior Middle 3 (Gao San) with a minimum average of 70%
  • Iran: Completion of Peeshdaneshgahe

 

Foundation Program

Bridge the gap between high school studies and undergraduate studies so that you are prepared for university-level studies.

The ECC Foundation Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. 

It aims to prepare international students for further study in an ECC Diploma or for entry into the first year of a selected Edith Cowan University bachelor’s degree.

Career opportunities

  • Public Relations Specialist
  • Communications Advisor
  • Communications Associate
  • Writer or Editor
  • Broadcaster

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