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52 weeks
On campus
Full time / Part time
March | July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Australian full fee (AF) AUD $16,496 (2026 indicative first year fee); Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available. Access Melbourne entry scheme available
Duration
6 months full time / 1 year part time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Researching/Writing Stories
25 points, compulsory. Practice-based subject developing skills in researching, writing and producing news stories.
Audio Journalism
12.5 points, compulsory. Audio journalism skills — recording, editing, scripting and presenting news and current affairs.
Dilemmas in Journalism: Law and Ethics
12.5 points, compulsory. Media law fundamentals and ethical dilemmas in journalism practice.
Common Questions
The Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced) can be completed in 6 months full time or 1 year part time.
The indicative first year fee for 2026 is AUD $16,496. Please note that Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available for this course.
The Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced) has two intake periods: March and July.
The course consists of four core compulsory subjects that develop critical and technical skills, along with a number of journalism-related electives that build on this skill set, together representing integral journalistic skills and understandings with opportunities to study other advanced subjects.
This course is intended for those looking for a specific, professionally-focused stream of study in journalism, helping students refine their practical understanding of how news stories are put together and equipping them to critically reflect on writing challenges that journalists face across different media – print and digital.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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