Graduate Diploma in Journalism

1 year full-time

Learning and teaching

RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work. These are primarily in English.

You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.

Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.

Program structure

The program consists of 96 credit points which is made up of 12 courses of 12 credit points each.

The following program structure(s) is an example of what students are currently studying in this program.

You'll have the chance to gain experience in professional newsrooms through our extensive work placement scheme.

RMIT University is committed to providing you with an education that strongly links formal learning with professional or vocational practice.

Graduates work in newspaper, magazine, online, radio and television journalism, specialist publishing and corporate communications in Australia and overseas.

Professional recognition and accreditation

The Graduate Diploma in Journalism was initiated by the RMIT Journalism Program Advisory Committee, which is made up of industry leaders from metropolitan, community and regional newspapers, online and broadcast media.

There are opportunities for some students to complete overseas work placements.

You must meet the University entry requirements for this type of program.

If you satisfy the following requirements you will be eligible for selection; however, there is no guarantee that you will be selected as demand for the program varies each intake.

Program entry requirements

An Australian undergraduate degree, or its equivalent.

Prerequisites

None

Selection tasks

Applicants must include in their application an explanation of their interest in studying Journalism, provide details of any previous work experience in the industry (this may include freelance or voluntary work in print, radio, television or online), and demonstrate their awareness of the role of journalists in contemporary society (no more than 300 words).

Shortlisted applicants may be required to attend an interview.

1. Check program entry requirements and confirm you're eligible.

2. Check and complete the selection tasks (if applicable) by the relevant closing date - these tasks are listed in the program entry requirements.

3. Check the table below for how to apply.

4. Apply using the appropriate method by the closing date.

Application method

This program is full fee paying only. Postgraduate tuition fees vary according to each program and are adjusted annually.

Fee assistance

The following fee assistance is available for this program:

• FEE-HELP is an optional loan scheme that assists eligible full-fee paying students to pay all or part of their tuition fees.

Other fees

Additional expenses will apply if you choose to undertake a rural, interstate or overseas work placement.

In addition to tuition fees there is also the Student services and amenities fee (SSAF). You may be able to defer the fee through the SA-HELP loan scheme.

Some courses attract additional expenses.

Exceptional students can apply for further postgraduate studies in communication and media including Masters and PhD programs.

Learn more about pathways or if you are eligible for credit transfer and recognition of prior learning.

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