Graduate Diploma Journalism Full Time

Graduate Diploma in Journalism

at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

012959A

CRICOS provider code

00122A

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$37,440 total

Per year

A$37,440/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Graduate Diploma in Journalism at RMIT University covers news writing, research, multimedia storytelling, media law, ethics, and digital reporting. Throughout the one-year programme, students complete a set of units amounting to the required number of credit points for a graduate diploma, progressing through core journalistic practices while learning to report for online, print, audio, and video formats.

This course is structured around practical assignments in simulated newsroom environments, industry-standard software, and real deadlines. Students may have access to work-integrated learning opportunities. This often means placements or projects with newsrooms, media organisations, or industry partners, which are valuable for building professional networks and applying new skills in a live setting.

Skills gained include interviewing, investigative research, news judgement, media ethics, and an understanding of Australian media regulation. The course also emphasises digital literacy, social media, and adapting news content for a variety of platforms. The Graduate Diploma is suitable for those seeking to enter journalism, change careers, or supplement existing qualifications with practical, media-specific training.

Given RMIT's position in Melbourne, students benefit from close industry ties across print, broadcast, and online media. The structure aligns with the Australian Qualifications Framework, and international students should confirm recognition and any relevant professional pathways.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Reporter for newspapers, magazines, online media outlets
Radio or television journalist
Producer or researcher in broadcast and digital newsrooms
Content writer or editor in corporate communications
Media advisor in government or not-for-profit sectors
Roles within Australia’s diverse media and publishing industries

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Diploma in Journalism at RMIT University?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$37,440 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Reporter for newspapers, magazines, online media outletsRadio or television journalistProducer or researcher in broadcast and digital newsroomsContent writer or editor in corporate communicationsMedia advisor in government or not-for-profit sectorsRoles within Australia’s diverse...

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