Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries (Edith Cowan College)

An Edith Cowan College pathway diploma in communications and creativity, equal to first-year university and leading into ECU communication and design degrees.

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Awarded by

Edith Cowan College

Next intake: February 2027
LevelDiploma
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

The Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries is an Edith Cowan College (ECC) pathway programme delivered on the ECU Sri Lanka campus and listed for the Kandy campus too. It focuses on both the theory and the practice of communication and creativity. Year 1 is shared with the other ECC diplomas: communication skills, introductory computing, project management, mathematics, English language enhancement, workplace communication, intercultural studies and introductory marketing. Year 2 introduces design thinking, digital design, digital content creation, communication campaigns, marketing principles, business environments and work and career. ECC says the course builds skills for careers in advertising, broadcasting, communications, film criticism, graphic design, journalism and film production. After Year 2, ECU grants exemptions for the first year of study (120 credit points) and students move directly into the second year of ECU communication and creative degrees, provided they pass every unit at 50% or above. Each year has 8 units and takes 8 to 12 months.

Modules

16 modules
COM210Communication Skills
CPT107Introductory Computing
PMG100Project Management
MTH104Introductory Mathematics
ELE100English Language Enhancement
COM220Workplace Communication - Employability
ICS100Intercultural Studies
BUS129Introductory Marketing

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Diploma Year 1 (any one of)

Sri Lankan O/L: a minimum of 5 S passes, or equivalent UK O Level results (for example 3 passes at grade D of the old system or grade 3 of the new system, or 4 passes at grade E / grade 2).

Diploma Year 2 (any one of)
  • Sri Lankan GCE A/L: 2 S passes in stream subjects; or 2 points from UK A Level passes (minimum E grade); or 1 point from UK A Level passes (minimum E) plus 2 points from UK AS Level passes (minimum D); or 3 or 4 UK AS Level passes (minimum E grade); or equivalent.
  • AQF Level 4 (Certificate IV or equivalent): successful completion of the ECC Foundation Program, ECC Diploma Year 1 or an equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirement (any one of)
  • Grade C pass in English Language at O/L (or grade 4 under the new UK grading).
  • IELTS overall 5.5 with no band below 5.0.
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) 42 with no score below 36.
  • CEFR B2.
Other

Students must be at least 16 on the programme start date (domestic). International students must be over 18.

Fees & scholarships

Local students

LKR 103,000per year
Application feeLKR 10,000

International students

USD 685per year
Application feeUSD 50
2026 international unit price, per unit: USD 495 in Year 1 and USD 685 in Year 2 (amount shown is the Year 2 price).

Payment options

Online payment through the student payment pages.
Telegraphic transfer, the preferred method for international students (USD).
Bank cheque or draft, paid at a Sampath Bank branch using the campus deposit slip.
Credit card in person or online, with a 3% administration fee.
Direct deposit or online transfer to the campus bank account.
Cash at the campus, with the receipt kept for reference.

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

diploma

Duration

Location

Colombo, Kandy

Fees

LKR 103,000 ยท Local

USD 685 ยท International

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Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 19, 2026

Related study areas

Communication StudiesGraphic DesignArt & Creative Design

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