An introduction to contemporary issues in society, culture and communications that impact areas such as human services, creative industries, art and design
Learn the foundation concepts that will accelerate your progress into your chosen degree
Study with confidence in small class sizes and personalised teaching methods
Dedicated academic and personal support services to assist with your success
Student leadership opportunities to grow your skills further
Diploma Structure
Tertiary Preparation
Language for Study
Stage 1
Essential Study Skills
Information and New Media Technologies
Design
Communication, People, Place and Culture
Academic Research and Critical Enquiry
Media and Society
Electives (choose 2)
Early Career Development
Business Fundamentals
Human Biology
Programming
Mathematics & Statistics
Physics 1
Stage 2
English for Academic Use Australia
Communication and Media
Intercultural Communication
Professional and Technical Communication
Digital Design Essentials
Introduction to Digital Media
Public Relations Theory and Practice
Psychology 1B
Cinematic Design
Hollywood Film and Television
Career Outcomes
Depending on your chosen UniSA specialisation, your career options can include:
Community and social services
Policy and research
Social justice and advocacy
Health, wellbeing and aged care
Communications
Entrepreneurship
Pathway Leading to:
Bachelor of Arts (Applied Linguistics) Year 2
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and Literature) Year 2
Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies) Year 2
Bachelor of Arts (History and Global Politics) Year 2
Bachelor of Arts (Languages) Year 2
Bachelor of Arts (Law, Policy and Politics) Year 2
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Year 2
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) Year 2
Bachelor of Communication and Media Year 2
Bachelor of Creative Industries Year 2
Bachelor of Film and Television Year 2
Bachelor of Psychology Year 2
Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing Year 2
Bachelor of Arts (Aboriginal Studies)
Bachelor of Contemporary Art
Bachelor of Design (Illustration and Animation)"
Bachelor of Social Science (Ageing and Disability)"
Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services)"
Bachelor of Social Work"
Bachelor of Design (Graphic and Communication Design)
Bachelor of Design (Product Design)(AMA stream)
Bachelor of Design (Product Design)(ACO stream)
Bachelor of Interior Architecture
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Bachelor Early Childhood Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Primary Education (Honours)
Bachelor of Visual Effects
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
South Australian Institute of Business and Technology (SAIBT)
SAIBT, The University of South Australia, City East Campus Level 4,
Brookman Building, North Terrace (corner of Frome St),
ADELAIDE,
South Australia,
5000, ADELAIDE, Australia
Diploma Stage 1
Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent
Diploma Stage 2
Successful completion of Year 12 (SACE/IB) or equivalent
Relevant work experience may be considered as a form of entry on a case by case basis. Recognised prior learning (RPL) will also be considered at time of application.
IELTS (Academic): IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5 correlate as FCE or CAE overall score of 162 with no skill less than 154
GCE 鈥極鈥� Level: C
GCE 鈥楢鈥� Level: C
IGCSE: 4
HKDSE: HKDSE Level 2 / Form 5-55%
English 119: C
SPM/UEC: C
Pearson鈥檚 (PTE Academic): 42
CELUSA (Academic English): AE3
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
SAIBT pathway allows students into the 2nd year of most UniSA bachelor鈥檚 degrees, where they study on campus with UniSA facilities and lecturers.
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