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Diploma of Communication
This diploma introduces the basics of communication, with subjects in public relations, digital and social media, writing and media practice.
- How long it takes
- 8 to 12 months
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 48.25
- Lowest offered at University of Canberra, 2024
- How you can study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- Taught by
- 3 providers
- NSW, VIC, ACT
Is this course right for you?
What the Diploma of Communication asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how people share ideas and stories
- good communication skills, both written and spoken
- a curious attitude towards media and culture
- the confidence to share your own point of view
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Diploma or Bachelor?
The Bachelor of Communication is the higher level. This is a diploma, so it sits below the bachelor degree.
See the courseWhere this course can take you
No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.
Jobs a degree can help with
None of these jobs needs a set qualification.
Public Relations Officer
Public relations officers manage how an organisation is seen by the media, the public and the people who matter to it, and step in to protect that reputation when something goes wrong.
Median pay$106,400
If you study further
A bachelor degree in digital media or communication
Leads to work as a, median pay $64,500 (estimate).
Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.
Where you can study this course
There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 48.25 lowest
- (52.15 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
- Course page for Deakin College (opens in a new tab)
Deakin College
Melbourne Burwood, VIC
3.5from 21 Google reviews
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Course page for UTS College (opens in a new tab)
UTS College
Sydney - 187 Thomas Street, NSW
3.9from 123 Google reviews
- How you study
- Online, on campus or a mix
- (full or part time)
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Diploma of Communication.
- Communication theory
- Public relations
- Digital and social media
- Writing and content creation
- Academic skills
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.
How is it different from Bachelor of Communication?
The Bachelor of Communication is the higher level. This is a diploma, so it sits below the bachelor degree.