The Communication Science Study Program at Universitas Diponegoro has a long history dating back to 1967. At the time of its establishment, the program was known as the Department of Publicistics and was part of the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences at Universitas Diponegoro. In line with the development of communication as an academic discipline, the Department of Publicistics was renamed the Department of Communication Science in 1984.

Curriculum development has continued in response to changes in academic needs, professional practices, and the communication industry. In 2007, the Department of Communication Science introduced a curriculum with two concentrations: Strategic Communication and Journalism. In 2020, the Journalism concentration was further developed into Multimedia Journalism and Creative Content, resulting in two main concentrations within the Communication Science Study Program: Strategic Communication and Multimedia Journalism and Creative Content.

This development continued with the implementation of the 2024 Curriculum. The Multimedia Journalism and Creative Content track was further developed into Multimedia Communication, reflecting changes in the media ecosystem, digital technologies, and contemporary practices of communication content production and distribution.

In terms of quality assurance, the Communication Science Study Program has consistently achieved excellent accreditation results. Since its first accreditation by the National Accreditation Board for Higher Education (BAN-PT), the program has received an A accreditation rating. Following the latest national accreditation policies and nomenclature, the Communication Science Study Program at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Diponegoro currently holds an Excellent (Unggul) accreditation status. In addition to national accreditation, the study program has also obtained international accreditation as part of its commitment to strengthening educational quality and gaining wider global recognition.

The Communication Science Study Program at Universitas Diponegoro also continues to expand its network of collaboration with universities, institutions, and industry partners in Indonesia and abroad. Academic cooperation with universities includes student exchange programs, joint academic activities, and curriculum development. Collaboration with institutions and companies in the fields of communication, media, journalism, and strategic communication is also developed to support internships, practice-based learning, student competency development, and stronger career networks for graduates.