Overview

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.

Why choose the Graduate Diploma in Journalism at RMIT?

Industry placement

Hone your skills with companies such as News Corp, Nine Entertainment, the ABC, SBS and the Seven Network.

Real-world skills

Present and produce live news for radio and television, as well as written reports for publication.

Future-focused

Practise your craft in an ever-evolving digital technology and social media environment, staying ahead of the game.