Diploma of Communication & Creative Industries

Diploma of Communication & Creative Industries is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in arts, design & media at Sydney Institute of Business and Technology in Sydney, Australia. It takes 12 months, with intakes in March; July; October.

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$36,700 a year, about ₹23.9 lakh.

SIBT Fees and Payment page, 2027 programme fee for international students (2026 fee shown on the course page). Tuition is paid per unit as you progress; a one-off A$225 enrolment fee is extra. 2026 fee A$34,600. Leads to second year of WSU's Bachelor of Communication (advertising, journalism or public relations)

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Broadcast journalist
• Magazine journalist
• Editorial assistant
• Digital copywriter
• Public relations officer
• Social media manager

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• BBC
• Reuters
• Bloomberg
• News Corp
• Axel Springer
• Bertelsmann
• WPP
• Heineken
• Meta
• Google

General entry requirements at Sydney Institute of Business and Technology for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Diplomas: Class 12 with 50% in the best four subjects (CBSE or ISC), or 55% in four subjects (State Boards).
• Foundation Program: Class 11 with an average of 60% or above in four subjects (all Indian boards).
• Forecast results are accepted when you apply; final results are needed before enrolment is confirmed.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 60–78.

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This course starts in: March; July; October.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Academic transcripts (Class 11 or 12 marksheets)
• Passport or birth certificate as proof of citizenship
• English test transcript
• One-off A$225 enrolment fee after you accept your offer

• International Student Scholarship (South Asia, Central Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa)

  UG

  Value: Up to A$3,000 off programme fees

  Students applying from South Asia (including India) who start in Session 3, 2026 or Session 1, 2027 and enrol in at least three subjects in their first session. Limited places; cannot be combined with other scholarships.

  Official page

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) is a private pathway college that shares Western Sydney University's Sydney City Campus on Elizabeth Street. It teaches a Foundation Program and diplomas in business, IT, engineering, health, communication and creative industries, and social science. Each diploma is equal to the first year of a matching Western Sydney University bachelor's degree.

Indian students use SIBT when their Class 12 marks are below direct entry to Western Sydney University. Finishing a diploma with an overall average of 50% or more gives entry to second year of the linked degree with eight units of credit. SIBT is a college, not a university, and is not ranked itself; your degree is awarded by Western Sydney University.

Arts, Design & Media courses at other universities in Australia

• Bachelor of 3D AnimationAcademy of Interactive Technology3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne) · A$23,000 / year
• Bachelor of Game DesignAcademy of Interactive Technology3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne) · A$23,000 / year
• Bachelor of 2D AnimationAcademy of Interactive Technology3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne) · A$23,000 / year
• Diploma of 3D AnimationAcademy of Interactive Technology1 year full time (Sydney or Melbourne) · A$23,000 / year
• Bachelor of Music (Performance)Australian Academy of Music and Performing Arts2 years (6 trimesters, full time) · A$39,300 / year
• Bachelor of DanceAustralian Academy of Music and Performing Arts2 years (6 trimesters, full time) · A$39,300 / year

More courses at Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

• Diploma of Information Technology12 months (two or three sessions) · A$38,700 / year
• Diploma of Business12 months · A$37,500 / year
• Diploma of Engineering12 months (an 8-month option is also offered) · A$40,500 / year
• Diploma of Health12 months · A$35,500 / year
• Diploma of Social Science12 months · A$34,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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