Stage2 - Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Communication, Design and Arts, Leading to Bachelor of Communications with Specialisation in Journalism

Navitas Group - Curtin College

Australia,Western Australia

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 34,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Oct 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Western Australia

Type: College

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 2000

Total Students: 12,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Building 420, Level 3, Curtin Bentley Campus, Koorliny Way, Bentley WA 6102, Australia

Stage2 - Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Communication, Design and Arts, Leading to Bachelor of Communications with Specialisation in Journalism

Program Overview

Students who have already completed Year 12 (or equivalent) may start with the Stage 2 Diploma, which has the same course content and structure as year one of the corresponding Curtin University undergraduate degree. Upon completion of your Diploma, you will progress directly into the second year of your Curtin University Bachelor's degree program.


Stage2 - Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries - Communication, Design and Arts
The Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries leads into the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Communications, Bachelor of Creative Arts or Bachelor of Design. You will learn transferable skills in communication, creativity, critical thinking, digital knowledge, presentation, problem solving, research and teamwork that can be applied to a range of workplaces in the creative industry.


Leading to:Bachelor of Communications
In this course you'll gain expertise in a variety of communications areas including journalism, digital media, screen production, public relations, marketing and graphic design.

You’ll study subjects in media, design and business, gaining foundational knowledge in media and corporate communications and the scope to specialise in two fields of your choice.

You’ll also develop critical thinking and practical skills, using commercial-level equipment to produce content for print, radio, film, television and online media.

In your first year you’ll be introduced to the different spokes of communications and study optional units that reflect or refine your learning in specific communication areas.

In your second and third years, you’ll choose two specialisations to study: one media specialisation and one design or business specialisation, or two media specialisations.


Specialisation: Journalism
The study of journalism encompasses many of the most important areas for learning and discussion in the world right now: truth, fake news, freedom of speech, cancel culture, democratic structures, media literacy, and critical thinking.

In this specialisation, you’ll learn practical reporting skills such as research, interviewing, writing and presenting. You’ll be introduced to contemporary multimedia journalism and learn how to report for audio, video and online.