GraduateCommunications & Media

Graduate Diploma in Journalism

RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia

About this program

The RMIT Graduate Diploma in Journalism is a one-year program that enhances an undergraduate qualification with focused study in journalism, setting students up for a career as a journalist. Students explore all forms of contemporary journalism in its legal, ethical and social context, present and produce live radio and television news, and create text and data reports for RMIT's publication, with an overseas work placement opportunity. Graduates work as journalists, reporters and producers across print, broadcast, online and data journalism.

Cost & duration

Duration1 yr
Tuition (international)A$37,400
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall (L50 R50 W50 S50)

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • Program code GD074 (CRICOS 012959A). Delivered at City Campus, Full-time 1 Years. This diploma boasts a high graduate employability rate, with many of our students securing roles before graduation. You'll be able to work across all platforms of journalism, including newspapers, magazines, online, radio and television journalism, specialist publishing and corporate communications in Australia and overseas. Digital technology advancements and the growing social media space are increasing the need for graduates who can adapt to, and cope with, a fast-paced environment and who have an understanding of how journalism will look in the future. Graduates work in roles such as: journalist corporate communicator media advisor. Expand all sections Professional recognition and accred

Admissions

Academic requirements You must have successfully completed: an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) OR a minimum of 3 years professional work experience in a related industry. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection t

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