Graduate Diploma in Journalism

RMIT University

Australia, Melbourne

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RMIT University

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

012959A

Application Fee

AUD 100

Campuses

Melbourne City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,600 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Graduate Diploma in Journalism

About

Are you ready to work as a journalist?

The Graduate Diploma in Journalism is designed to enhance your undergraduate qualification with focused study in journalism. This one-year diploma sets you up for a career as a journalist by allowing you to explore all forms of contemporary journalism and put modern practice into its legal, ethical and social context.

As part of the curriculum, you will present and produce live radio news for community radio station RRR and our live-to-air television news program, Newsline, as well as create text and data reports for our publication The City Journal.

You will work individually with our work placement coordinator to find at least one internship as part of your study.

Upon completing this diploma, you will have developed the skills and knowledge necessary for an entry-level position in journalism and in doing so follow in the footsteps of many of Australia’s award-winning journalists.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).

You may also be considered if you have at least three years of professional work experience in a related industry.

English Program Requirements

To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:

IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.

For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.

Career

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.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,600

Application Fee

AUD 100

How to Apply

Step 1: Find a course

Step 2: Check the entry requirements

Step 3: Collect required documents

Step 4: Submit your application

If you are applying for on-campus study in a coursework program (Bachelor, Associate Degree or Honours), use the online application system for international students.

Remember, our team are experts in RMIT study options and how to apply, so contact the team if you need support with your application.