Degree overview

Pursue your creative side

A diploma offers you the opportunity to upskill with a qualification. You will also receive guaranteed entry into over 70 degrees and up to 80 units of credit into related degrees. Degrees include:

Guaranteed entry into over 70 degrees
Credit toward an undergraduate degree
Qualified You will receive a level 5 diploma qualification

Career opportunities

The creative industries and communication study area is large and diverse – with employment opportunities across media and communications and in arts and cultural organisations.

Diploma in Media and Visual Communication

UAC Code , Program Code 50070

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CRICOS Code , Program Code 50070

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Duration (FT)(PT)

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Important: Our academic calendar is changing in 2026, with Semester 1 commencing on 27 January. Find out more.

UAC Code

Program Code 50070

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Indicative fee1

Duration (FT)(PT)

Next start date

English proficiency requirements IELTS overall minimum -
IELTS section minimum -

CRICOS Code

Program Code 50070

This criteria is based on a international student attending campus. Please select your criteria to personalise your study options and your circumstances.

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Course overview

You'll gain a core knowledge base in academic literacy, research, social analysis, creative collaborations and discipline-specific skills needed for further study.

2025 Program Handbook

The courses shown above are a guide, and don't reflect the exact year-by-year structure of the program, you should always refer to the program handbook for details of the complete program structure, course requirements and availability.

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Studying at Newcastle City campus

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You are a domestic student if you are:

  • An Australian or New Zealand citizen (including dual citizens)
  • A permanent resident of Australia
  • A holder of a permanent Australian visa.

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