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Diploma of Media and Communication, Leading to Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies Navitas Group - La Trobe College - Melbourne Campus Navitas Group - La Trobe College - Melbourne Campus, Australia

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AUD 34220

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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60

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our Diploma is equivalent to the 1st year of a La Trobe University degree – only with tailored learning and more support.

Diploma of Media and Communication
The Diploma of Media and Communication offers a range of choices in communications and journalism subjects. Areas of study include broadcast media, journalism, screen and sound studies, strategic communication, writing and further studies across a range of humanities disciplines.

Start to learn the processes and skills required for interviewing while being introduced to strategic communication and the mediums of screen and sound. You'll study subjects and skills that are relevant to all areas of specialisation offered at La Trobe University.

Diploma of Media and Communications students now receive full credit of 8 subjects (120 points) into 2nd year of the Bachelor of Arts (any major). Satisfactory completion of any Year 12 English and Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics is a prerequisite for this Diploma.

Gain direct entry into 2nd year of:

Bachelor of Arts (Asian Studies)
In the Asian Studies major you will examine Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia from interdisciplinary perspectives, including sociology, anthropology, politics, history, linguistics and literary studies. You can choose from a wide range of subjects, taught in English, that explore different aspects of the diverse societies, histories, popular cultures and traditions of the Asian region. You will also have the option to study an Asian language alongside this major. As part of the Asian Studies major, you are encouraged to undertake in-country study via one of the exchange programs with La Trobe’s partner universities in Asia (e.g., China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam).

By learning about Asia, you will be well equipped to interact with Asia and Asian cultures and communities, which is an asset for Australians in the 21st century and can lead to a wide range of employment opportunities.

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Additional Information

Program Level Undergraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jun 2026, Oct 2026

Closed

Feb 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    60 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    34220

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Diploma Leading to the following programme Scholarships Progression Scholarship
    Business Entry into 2nd year of -
    Bachelor of Accounting
    Bachelor of Commerce*
    Bachelor of Business
    Possible Majors available (check with the College):
    Agribusiness
    Digital Business
    Event Management
    Finance
    Human Resource Management
    International Business
    Marketing
    Tourism and Hospitality
    The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship
    Bioscience Entry into 2nd year of
    Bachelor of Agriculture
    Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience*
    Bachelor of Biological Sciences
    Bachelor of Biomedicine*
    Bachelor of Science, with majors in:
    Biochemistry
    Botany
    Chemistry
    Genetics
    Microbiology
    Statistics
    Zoology
    The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship
    Engineering Entry into 2nd Year of -
    Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)*
    Bachelor of Science (Maths major)
    The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship
    Health Sciences Entry into 2nd Year of -
    Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours),
    Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours),
    Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours),
    Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours),
    Bachelor Prosthetics and Orthotics (Honours),
    Bachelor Orthoptics (Honours),
    Bachelor Podiatry (Honours),
    Bachelor of Health Sciences,
    Bachelor of Human Nutrition,
    Bachelor of Nursing,
    Bachelor of Health Sciences (Medical Classification)/Bachelor of Health Information Management,
    Bachelor of Paramedic Practice (Honours) BENDIGO CAMPUS ONLY
    The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship

    Progression to bachelors programs where no scholarship is offered by the university, the progression scholarship won't be offered.

    To progress into Bachelor of Nursing student should have IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 7.0) and a minimum WAM 70%.

    Information Technology Entry into 2nd year of - Bachelor of Information Technology The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship
    Media & Communication Entry into 2nd Year Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media Major)
    Bachelor of Arts (Any Major)*
    Bachelor of Media and Communication (all majors , some may require additional 1st year units)
    Majors:
    Creative and Professional Writing
    Journalism
    Marketing
    Media Industries
    Minors :
    Creative and Professional Writing
    Journalism
    Digital Marketing Communication
    Media Industries
    Sports Media
    The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship
    Psychology Entry into 2nd Year - Bachelor of Psychological Science The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship
    Business Analytics Entry into 2nd Year - Bachelor of Business Analytics
    Bachelor of Business
    Bachelor of Commerce
    The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship
    Cybersecurity Entry into 2nd Year - Bachelor of Cybersecurity
    Bachelor of Information Technology
    The La Trobe College Australia 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

    Progression scholarships based on grade in Foundation or Diploma;

    • WAM 60% - 69.9% = 15% Scholarship
    • WAM 70% - 74.9% = 20% Scholarship
    • WAM 75% and higher = 25% Scholarship

     




    Re-Enrolment Bursary

    Program Scholarship Amout
    Diploma Scholarship 20% Re-Enrolment Bursary is offered to students from India.

     

    Progression Scholarships
     

    • 15%, 20% and 25% scholarships
    • Awarded for the duration of the degree
    • Based on WAM (Weighted Average Mark) in Foundation or Diploma

     

    Scholarship La Trobe Diploma WAM
    15% 60 - 69.9
    20% 70 -74.9
    25% 75+

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