About Diploma Of Journalism in Macleay College
Course overview
Develop valuable skills in long-form journalism, MOJO (mobile journalism), social media journalism, video, audio and visual storytelling. Learn how to question, research and report as you cover breaking news and trending topics both individually and in teams.
How you’ll learn
Designed and taught by experienced industry professionals, the Diploma of Journalism program focuses on the latest digital trends in journalism and newsroom practice. Small classes (25 or fewer students) encourage participation and allow for unprecedented personalised teaching and one-on-one guidance.
You’ll be studying in an accelerated creative learning environment where everyone has the opportunity to weigh in on story ideas, filming and editing. Together with your peers, you’ll dive deep into the art of reporting on the topics that interest you, like politics, economics, fashion, sports, music and more. You’ll also work on real stories across all media platforms, both individually and in teams, and contribute to the national award-winning student-run journalism website Hatch.
Potential job opportunities
- Digital Journalist
- Foreign Correspondent
- Investigative Reporter
- Radio Presenter
- Digital Producer
- News Reporter
- Social Media Editor
- Sports Journalist
- Travel Writer
Academic qualification equivalents:
- Generally requires you to have completed a secondary school qualification equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0
- TOEFL : 60-78
- PTE : 48-52
Macleay College Highlights
| Institution Type |
Private |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Faculty members |
38 |
| Percentage of International students |
25% |
| Average Class Size |
25 |
| Test scores accepted |
IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test, Cambridge |
Macleay College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The following list includes popular courses at Macleay College and their associated tuition costs:
| Programs |
Fee Per Year (8 units) |
Per Unit Cost (AUD) |
Scholarship (AUD) |
Net Fee Per Unit (AUD) |
| All Bachelor Degrees |
72,000 |
3,000 |
18,000 |
2,250 |
| Diploma courses (Accounting; Social Media and Marketing) |
24,000 |
3,000 |
6,000 |
2,250 |
| Diploma courses (Business Management; Advertising and Media; Digital Media; Journalism; Marketing) |
36,000 |
3,000 |
9,000 |
2,250 |
