Diploma of Communication - Al Falah University

Key Information

Duration and course structure

1 year to be completed in 3 trimesters (8 units)

Intake dates

January, May, September

Mode of delivery

On campus

Fees

Tuition fee for the entire course:

AED 59,960

Tuition fees are inclusive of VAT

*Note: Tuition fees exclude the cost of course study materials. Listed tuition fees apply for 2026.

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About the Diploma of Communication

Looking to build the skills for a career in communication?

Al Falah University’s Diploma of Communication is designed to give you a broad introduction to communication in a supportive, student-centred learning environment. Whether you’re looking to continue your studies or take your first steps towards a professional communication career, the Diploma will help you develop knowledge and skills you can take forward.

You’ll explore a range of communication disciplines, including digital and social media literacy, strategic communication strategy and planning, media production and analysis, fundamentals of graphic design, and communication theory in practice. You’ll also strengthen your career planning and management skills while developing the communication, language and literacy capabilities needed for academic study and professional environments.

By the end of the Diploma, you’ll have developed practical and transferable communication knowledge and skills that can support your progression to further academic study or entry-level employment in a communication-related environment.

Course structure

A1001 - Diploma of Communication

Course Core Units (21 cp)

TLC101 | 3 cp | Communication Skills for Undergraduate Study
COM1001 | 3 cp | Thinking Communication
COM1011 | 3 cp | Social Media
GRD1011 | 3 cp | Introduction to Graphic Design
COM1021 | 3 cp | Strategic Communication
COM1091 | 3 cp | Introduction to Digital Media Skills
COM1051 | 3 cp | Critical Web Literacy

Electives (3 cp)

Select 1 unit (3 cp) from the following:

BUS1231 | 3 cp | Management in a Global Environment
BUS1241 | 3 cp | Global Marketing
BUS1631 | 3 cp | Introduction to Accounting
BUS1711 | 3 cp | Foundations of Economics
BSL1651 | 3 cp | Foundations of Business Law
BUS1401 | 3 cp | Introduction to Finance
PSY1011 | 3 cp | Introduction to Cultural Psychology
PSY1411 | 3 cp | Introduction to Psychological Science
PSY1731 | 3 cp | Introduction to Psychological Research Methods
CRM1011 | 3 cp | Introduction to Criminology

A1001 - Diploma of Communication

Second year of your Al Falah University degree

You can continue into your Bachelor of Communication with a major in:

Digital Communication
Strategic Communication

Successful completion of the Diploma will allow you to enter into the second year of the bachelor’s degree at Al Falah University Campus with 8 units of credit.

Academic entry requirements

Students must meet the minimum academic qualifications required for admission to this course.

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English language entry requirements

Students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

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Faculty Profile – Media and Communications

Discipline Lead – Shalu Matani

An award-winning educator and communications practitioner, Shalu brings more than 25 years of academic and professional experience, including over 15 years with Al Falah University’s Transnational Education network in Singapore, where she delivered postgraduate and undergraduate units. Throughout her career, she has championed an industry-integrated approach, cultivating a teaching philosophy that brings together academic scholarship, professional practice, and global perspectives.

Shalu has been a proactive Faculty Advisor to the Murdoch-Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS) student chapter and has served on the Singapore Academic Board, contributing to curriculum quality and academic governance. Her leadership and teaching have been recognized with First prize at the Al Falah Transnational Education Learning and Teaching Award for Excellence in January 2025, the Best Student Campaign Award at the PRCA Asia Pacific Awards 2024 as Mentor Supervisor of the winning student team, and the Teaching Excellence Award from Kaplan Higher Education Academy in 2018.

Alongside her academic work, Shalu brings over 12 years of public relations consultancy experience across Southeast Asian markets, principally in technology, consumer, and education sectors. Her clients included IBM, CNET Asia, Cartoon Network, LogicaCMG, and the Global Indian International School. She also initiated a PR internship program within the agency to develop emerging professionals and headed pro bono digital inclusion and mentorship programs with Lions Club International for underprivileged children at Jamiyah’s Children Home in Singapore. She holds a Master of Management Studies from the University of Bombay, India, and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK (AFHEA).

As the Discipline Lead, Shalu’s vision is to further position Al Falah University, Dubai as a leading destination for Media and Communication education by leveraging strong partnerships with Industry Associations, expanding experiential learning, supporting academic excellence, and committing to student growth that eventually translates into exciting career opportunities.

Reflecting on her appointment, Shalu shared: Al Falah University’s Transnational Education (TNE) translates into TRANSFORMATION as Education has the power to positively transform lives; NURTURE a vibrant learning community where everyone involved has the opportunity to realize their full potential and EMPOWER both staff and students to be committed, capable and confident leaders of today and tomorrow.