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Studying a Diploma of Communication and Creative Industries will give you a grounding and skills in national and global media and communication industries, cross-cultural communication, digital literacy skills, and creative storytelling. You will graduate with an understanding of cultural and societal considerations, the need for collaboration, as well as ethics and sustainability.
Once you complete the Diploma of Communication and Creative Industries, opportunities include progression to the second year of the Bachelor of Media and/or Communication, or Creative Industries, or an entry level position in advertising, PR, media, communication organisations or within the creative space.
Eight or 12 months
March, July, October
Level 4, 255 Elizabeth Street Sydney
CRICOS Code:
115332B
Course fees
A$24,550 (2024)
A$25,290 (2025)
Course fees
A$30,370 (2024)
A$32,700 (2025)
The Diploma of Communication & Creative Industries can be completed over two or three sessions. It comprises of core (mandatory) and elective units. You will study eight units in total from the list below, which includes six core units and two elective units. The elective unit is dependent on articulation.
It is recommended that if you want to progress in the Media Industry you select two of the following units:
To progress into Creative Industries, complete these two electives:
See Admission requirements for pre-course information.
Bachelor of Communication (Advertising)
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism)
Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations)
Bachelor of Creative Industries
Successful completion of an SIBT Diploma will allow you to enter a bachelor’s degree at Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus with eight units of credit.
You must complete and pass the required eight units for your Diploma. Graduates who achieve an overall average of 50% (taking into account all units attempted) will gain entry into Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus. Students who do not achieve this will be considered for entry on an individual basis.
Using the Diploma as a stand-alone qualification will allow you to progress to entry level positions, such as an assistant in a broad range of fields including communications, advertising, media, client services, marketing, implementation.
Average national graduate starting salaries are:
Communications: A$73,000
Media: A$70,079
Advertising: A$64,188
Marketing: A$60,000
Client Services: A$69,375
(Latest data from Talent.com)
Bachelor of Communication
Upon successful completion of your Bachelor of Communication at Western Sydney University, you will be eligible to apply for accreditation with professional organisations including Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Federation of Australia (MFA).
Click here to access Western Sydney University’s detailed information regarding professional accreditation pathways for the Bachelor of Communication.
Bachelor of Creative Industries
The Bachelor of Creative Industries is accredited by professional organisations including the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) and the Media Foundation of Australia (MFA).
Provider Registration Number: PRV12046
Course ID: CRS1401580
This program is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework.
This program is available to domestic students and to international students studying in Australia on an Australian student visa provided the applicant meets the published entry requirements.
| Applicant background | Current Students - Session 1, 2024 (Number of Students) | Current Students - Session 1, 2024 (Percentage of Students) |
|---|---|---|
| (A) A higher education award course (includes a bridging or enabling course) | L/N | N/P |
| (B) Past vocational education andtraining (VET) study | N/A | N/A |
| (C) Recent secondary education: | ||
| Admitted solely on the basis of ATARP (regardless of whether this includes the impactof adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | N/A | N/A |
| Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR) | N/A | N/A |
| Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not considered (e.g special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement) | L/N | N/P |
| (D) Work and life experience (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) | N/A | N/A |
| International | N/A | N/A |
| All Students | N/A | N/A |