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Graduate Diploma in Journalism – Melbourne (Bundoora) (AGJ)

Both fee-paying and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available. Details of fees are provided with the application kit.

This course is designed for students who have completed a degree, or its equivalent, with little or no background in journalism, and who wish to develop skills in, and understanding of, journalism.

Duration

The course is one year full-time or two to three years part-time.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have qualified for either a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma from a tertiary institution of at least three years’ full-time duration (or equivalent). Applicants with a diploma require the approval of the Media Studies Program Coordinator.

Course structure

The course consists of undergraduate units from the Bachelor of Journalism degree to the value of at least 120 credit points (see below). At least 40 credit points must be at third year level and no more than 30 credit points may be at first year level. Credit towards the graduate diploma is not normally granted for units completed as part of another course.

Students should choose units from those listed below; other Media Studies units may be included in the course with the permission of the Course Coordinator.

First year units (15 credit points)

Second or third year units (20 credit points)

Third year units (20 credit points)