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Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries
- CRICOS Code 087938G
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries
| Location |
Curtin Singapore campus |
| Study method |
On-campus |
| Study mode |
Full-time |
| Intake |
February, July, November |
| Duration |
16 months full-time (4 trimesters) |
Culminating with a Bachelor of Communications from Curtin University, the Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries is your pathway into a range of Bachelor of Communications streams.
The Bachelor of Communications encourages creativity, versatility and strong visual presentation and communication. It is a dynamic degree that will suit your personal interests and goals, be that in the rapidly expanding world of media and corporate communications; the industry, commerce, education or government sectors; or the creative vision of a design agency.
Cut-off scores
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 1)
| Qualification | Score |
| GCE O Level/SPM | 4 passes |
| Indonesia SMA2 | 7.0 |
| Vietnam Year 11 | 6.0 |
| India Year 10+1 | 50% |
| China SM2 | 70% |
| Australia Year 11 | 50 |
| IB Diploma Year 1 | 18 |
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 2)
| Qualification | Score |
| GCE A Level/STPM | 2 |
| Malaysia UEC | 2 B, 2 C |
| Indonesia SMA3 | 60% |
| Vietnam Year 12 | 6.0 |
| India Year 10+2 | 55% |
| China SM3 | 70% |
| ATAR (including WACE/SACE/HCE/VCE) | 50 |
| IB Diploma | 20 |
| SAT | 750 |
Minimum English language entry requirements
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 1)
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | | | | |
| Writing | 5.0 | | | |
| Speaking | 5.0 | | | |
| Reading | 5.0 | | | |
| Listening | 5.0 | | | |
| Overall band score | 5.5 | | | |
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 2)
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | | | | |
| Writing | 6.0 | | | |
| Speaking | 6.0 | | | |
| Reading | 6.0 | | | |
| Listening | 6.0 | | | |
| Overall band score | 6.0 | | | |
Other notes
View the full list of entry requirements.
| Tuition fee for local students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
| Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 1) | S$10,800 | S$11,772 |
| Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 2) | S$13,600 | S$14,824 |
| Total tuition fee | S$24,400 | S$26,596 |
| Tuition fee for international students | Fee before 9% GST | Fee including 9% GST |
| Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 1) | S$16,000 | S$17,440 |
| Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 2) | S$20,000 | S$21,800 |
| Total tuition fee | S$36,000 | S$39,240 |
Fees listed are indicative and subject to annual increases.
View our fees and charges page for full details.
If you have previously studied in this field, you are encouraged to contact Curtin Singapore to discuss eligibility for Credit for Recognised Learning (credit for unit exemptions).
Credits needed to graduate: 400.
Each unit is 25 credits unless stated otherwise.
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 1)
Trimester 1
- Accounting
- Academic Research and Writing
- Management
- Marketing
Trimester 2
- Academic Communication Skills
- Economics
- Computer Skills
- Studies in Society
Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries (Stage 2)
Trimester 3
- Web Communications
- Academic and Professional Communications
- Introduction to Screen Practice
- Design Computing
Trimester 4
- Engaging Media
- Culture to Cultures
- Introduction to Print
- Marketing Across Borders
Graduate with a Diploma of Arts and Creative Industries certificate awarded by Curtin College.
Units are not necessarily shown in the order studied. Units are subject to change.
