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ECC is your entry to a Communications & Creative Industries Degree at ECU

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Want a career in Communications & Creative Industries? We’ve got you!

It’s never too late to chase your university dream or change your career path. Complete a Communications and Creative Industries diploma at Edith Cowan College (ECC) and you’ll gain direct entry into Year-2 of your choosen degree at Edith Cowan University (ECU). Start a promising career with ECC.

This Diploma of Communications & Creative Industries units focuses on both theoretical and practical dimensions of communications and creativity. It provides introductory level units in which you will acquire the fundamental skills that are essential to the course and your future career.

Degrees your diploma leads into

Psychology

Bachelor of Counselling

Get the opportunity to learn interpersonal competencies, including communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, self-reflection, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

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Bachelor of Design

You’ll learn to create products, systems, services or environments that are functional and user-friendly, collaborating with other professionals such as engineers, marketers, and project managers to bring your designs to life. And when you graduate, you’ll also have a portfolio of real client work to launch your design career.

Game design

Bachelor of Communication

You’ll develop the knowledge and skills for a diverse range of communication fields, including advertising, public relations, digital communication, public affairs and community relations/engagement.

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Bachelor of Marketing Advertising and Public Relations

You will use industry standard software to ensure you gain the skills you need to attract new customers, retain existing customers and enhance the relationship with the product, brand, or organisation. You’ll also gain practical experience in both traditional and digital media, and create portfolios that showcase your learnings and talents.

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Bachelor of Creative Writing

You’ll develop your awareness of and attention to voice, empathy, purpose, and influence, while being introduced to the techniques of writing for a variety of forms, including fiction, poetry, non-fiction and dramatic scripts.

You’ll also explore contemporary approaches and the commercial realities of creative writing and publishing with an emphasis on popular forms and genres, ethics, and environmental issues.

Social work

Bachelor of Social Science

Study social change, gender equality, community development, sustainability and cultural diversity, child development, working with groups, and policy development through a social justice and human rights lens.

As a graduate with a Social Science degree, you’ll be recognised by the Australian Community Workers Association and be eligible for full membership.

Youth work

Bachelor of Youth Work

Provides a comprehensive program of study in the essentials of youth work as an embedded practice within community work. The course includes specialist units in youth work, plus complementary studies in community work.

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Bachelor of Journalism and Broadcast Media

In this course you’ll develop the skills to go beyond traditional reporting practices and using all media platforms to explore issues related to social justice, climate change, diversity, and inclusivity.

The course focuses on teaching news, entertainment and sport reporting and presenting. You’ll also learn how to monetise content to work as a freelancer.

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Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Gain an understanding of food and beverage management, sustainable tourism development, managing the service experience, business identity and protocols, the business environment, and event management. You can further specialise your degree with marketing, human resource management, international business or events management.

Screen production

Bachelor of Screen Production

This course encourages you to become a catalyst for positive change by bringing critical issues to the forefront, challenging societal norms, and highlighting diverse perspectives that might otherwise go unheard.

Visual art

Bachelor of Visual Arts

This course will develop your ability to use the tools and techniques of visual art, drawing to printmaking to digital art. You will use these skills to make work that addresses matters of social importance and helps to influence the ways audiences think about issues of local and global significance.

What you’re getting

Gain direct entry to ECU

The Diploma (Year 2) programs are quality assured by ECU, so you can be confident that your program is of the highest quality. Students who successfully complete Diploma (Year 2)# are eligible for direct entry into the second year of the respective bachelor degree at ECU.

#Exclude Social Science and Biomedical Science.

Flexible trimester system

With 3 intakes per time (February, June and October), you can fast-track your studies and complete a one year program in only eight months.

If you need more flexibility, part-time study might be an option. You may also be able to change between full-time and part-time study during your course if your circumstances change.

More individualised classroom interaction

Lecture groups have a maximum of 50 students, although most classes average between 25 and 35 students. Lectures are complemented by group tutorials and workshops, ensuring you receive a high level of attention from your lecturers.

FEE-HELP Available

ECC is an approved Higher Education Provider and can offer FEE-HELP to eligible students to assist them in the payment of all or part of their tuition fees.

Located on ECU campuses

ECC is located on the Joondalup Campus West of Edith Cowan University. The Campus is 15 minutes walk from the Joondalup train station. A free bus service is also available to take you directly to the campus. ECC’s diploma programs are taught on Joondalup Campus West.

Access to ECU facilities

ECC is located in Building 80, ECU Joondalup Campus West. Students have access to ECU libraries, eLabs, medical facilities, cafes, sport facilities, security service and many more.

How we prepare you for a Media degree at ECU

With a Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries from ECC, you will enter directly into second year of your Media degree at ECU within a year. Contact us now and we’ll show you how to get started.

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Whatever your plan, we’ve got you

Our diplomas are delivered in a supportive environment, where small classes and high levels of student-teacher interaction are designed to set you up to succeed. Enquire at ECC today.

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