Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre

Diploma of Communication/Bachelor of Communication
232451
Humanities and social sciences
The Diploma of Communication is a pathway to the Bachelor of Communication, helping you develop communication and critical thinking skills while setting you up for success in your further studies.
Full time Part time
Course Fee
CSP/$15800 (1st year contribution)
Griffith University - Gold Coast
Start Date
Mar 2026
Jul 2026
Duration

3 years Full time or 6 years Part time

Offer Rounds
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Course outline

The Diploma of Communication is a pathway program designed to help you transition into the Bachelor of Communication. You’ll develop interdisciplinary skills in digital media production, content creation, advanced writing and digital communication, tailored for various platforms including emerging technologies. Critical thinking and creativity are emphasised to develop innovative problem-solving skills. Ethics and social responsibility are at the core of the program. This is vital in shaping responsible media professionals who understand the impact of their work. You’ll gain foundational knowledge and skills in a supportive learning environment, setting you up for success in your further studies. Successful completion of the Diploma of Communication provides a head start for continuation into the Bachelor of Communication. For more course information, visit Diploma of Communication/Bachelor of Communication at GU.

Griffith University

Note

The Minimum Selection Threshold (ATAR/Selection Rank) for Trimester 1, 2026 entry will be 60.00.

Combined diploma/degrees

Upon successful completion of this diploma, you will be offered guaranteed entry into the second year of the Bachelor of Communication.

Fee notes

This is an indicative only amount for first year fees. For further information refer to griffith.edu.au/fees-charges

Prerequisites

Applicants must meet the minimum age requirements for admission, see the QTAC website for details.

Additional entry requirements

Griffith VET Guarantee and the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee apply to this program. For more information visit Guaranteed Admission at GU.

Assumed knowledge

Any General or Applied English subject (Units 3 and 4, C).

Minimum Selection thresholds (ATAR/Selection Rank) for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025
ATAR/Selection Rank profile for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR/Selection Rank for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the ATAR/Selection Rank profile, please visit ATAR/Selection Rank profile explained.

Excluding: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made, excluding adjustment factors.
Including: The lowest ATAR/Selection Rank to which an offer was made including any adjustment factors that may have been applied.

Student Profile by Applicant background for semester/trimester/term 1, 2025

For more information about the Student profile, please visit Student profile explained.

Notes

Contact the institution for information.

Career opportunities

Gain valuable adaptable skills in critical thinking, communication and emerging technologies, which will be well-suited to a wide range of workplaces.

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