Canberra College
Bruce, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory is home to the main campus of the University of Canberra, a public research university. In the QS World University Rankings 2025, t is #=403. In 1967, the Commonwealth Government founded the University.#694 in the list of Best Global Universities is the University of Canberra.
Diploma of Communication
Duration: 1.0 years
Fees: $27,500 per year
2 Term (8 months) June and October
3 Term (12 months) February
After earning your diploma in communication, you can enroll straight into the second year of any number of bachelor’s degrees:Â
Bachelor of Communication in Advertising
Bachelor of Communication in Public Relations
Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Media Arts and Production
Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts in International Studies.
Diploma of Design
Fees: $30,000 per year
2 Term (8 months) June and October3 Term (12 months) February
After finishing your diploma, you can enter into 2nd year of a Bachelor of Design.
Bachelor of Building and Construction Management
Bachelor of Landscape Design
Bachelor of Built Environment
Architecture – Interior Architecture
Bachelor of Design
Industrial Design – Interaction Design
Visual Communication Design
Diploma of Information Technology
Fees: Â $27,500 per year2 Term (8 months) June and October3 Term (12 months) February
Once your diploma is completed, you can enroll directly into our second year of:
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Software Engineering
Bachelor of Business Informatics
Diploma of Health
Fees: A$ 29,3002 Term (8 months) February and August
On finishing your diploma, you can enter directly into 2nd year of a:
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Health Science (Human Movement)
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Studies)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Diploma of Science
Fees: $32,250 per year2 Term (12 months) February and August
On finishing your diploma, you can enter directly into 2nd year of a:
Bachelor of Science
Biomedical Science – Environmental Science
Bachelor of Medical Science
Entry Requirements
Intermediate Overall 60 %
A – Levels 2 Passes – Minimum E
International Baccalaureate 21 Points Minimum
English Entry Requirements
IELTS Overall 5.5 Each Band 5.5
TOEFL iBT Overall 46 R 8, L 7, S 16, & W 18
PTE Overall 42 Each Score 42
Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations
GCAF $14,750
If you’re an international student who has already completed an undergraduate degree but doesn’t currently meet the minimum requirements for a University of Canberra master’s degree, the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations (GCAF) could be the alternative entry pathway program you’re looking for.
Research and academic learning skills from this course will help you be ready for your master’s program at UC. Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations, you will be eligible for admission to the University of California master’s program of your choice.
Entry Requirements
Completion of a Section 1 University Bachelor (1st Class) or,Associate Degree (AQF) two or three years of full-time study with at least 65%Â
Completion of a Section 2 University Honours Bachelor (1st Class) or,AQF – Associate Degree 3 years full-time with minimum 65%
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 with each band 6.0 – TOEFL iBT 60 – R 13, L 12, S 18, & W 21
PTE 50 with each score of 50
ELICOS Up to 30 weeks available
Once you’ve met these requirements, you can continue to one of the following UC master’s degrees:
Faculty of Arts and Design
Master of International Development (193JA)Master of Communication (ARM201)
Faculty of Business, Government, and Law
Master of Business Administration (723AA)Master of Business Administration (Plus) (MGM102)Master of Human Resource Management (MGM201)Master of International Business (MGM401)Master of Marketing Management (MGM301)Master of Professional Accounting (297JA)
Faculty of Education
Master of Education Studies (245JA)
Faculty of Science and Technology
Master of Business Informatics (309JA)
Master of Information Technology (846AA)
Master of Information Technology and Systems (973AA)
Master of Data Science (ITM001)
UCC’s International Scholarships
International students studying onshore or offshore can apply for this scholarship for Trimester 2, Semester 2, and Trimester 3, 2024.
Excellence Scholarship – 10%
UC College offers
- Ten percent off the tuition for studies in international foundations
- Diploma Programs: 10% Tuition Reduction
- Graduate Certificate in Academic Foundations: Tuition savings of $2,000.Â
Please note
- To be eligible for the award, students must accept and enroll in Trimester 2/Semester 2, 2024, and Trimester 3, 2024.
- Must be a citizen of Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka and must be starting a full-time, fee-paying degree at the College for the first time.Â