Course Overview

About This Course

Create stories that cut through the rest with hands-on experience in digital media, journalism, music, audio or film at Australia's #5 university for Communication and Media Studies. Study the news, create films, produce music, and make digital content. Studying media at RMIT can open up a whole world of creation and communication. With courses in communication and writing, music and audiovisual, and screen and media, you'll be able to tailor your study by choosing your specialisation in journalism, sound production, screenwriting, visual effects and more. You'll blend theory with hands-on tutorials, connect with industry contacts, learn to tell stories, build strategies and execute creative projects. Join a vibrant intellectual community at an institution that's globally recognised for its creative graduates.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

From digital media, communication and journalism to music, audio and film, graduates are equipped for careers as gatekeepers, truth tellers, and story makers. Career paths include journalism (writing bylines, breaking news), public relations (pitching to media, running campaigns), advertising (planning award-winning campaigns, billboard design), and roles on the frontline of global events, in campaign rooms, and behind major brands.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What facilities will I have access to when studying media at RMIT?

Students learn in world-class, industry-grade facilities at RMIT's Media Precinct, featuring 4K TV studios, virtual set technologies, control rooms, and sound and live production facilities.

What industry connections does RMIT offer media students?

RMIT students gain hands-on experience through industry-linked projects with major media organisations such as the ABC and events such as The Australian Open.

How is RMIT ranked for media and communication studies?

RMIT is ranked #6 in Australia and in the top 100 globally for Communication and Media Studies, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

What areas of media can I specialise in at RMIT?

RMIT offers specialisations across communication and writing, music and audiovisual, and screen and media disciplines, with options including journalism, sound production, screenwriting, visual effects, and more.

What does hands-on learning look like in RMIT's media courses?

Students work on real industry projects — for example, RMIT students have delivered award-winning, cross-disciplinary live production events such as 'Collide', involving staff, students, and industry partners, with students managing lighting, sound, and live production from scratch.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

Click "Enquire Now" and tell us a little about yourself. It's free and takes 2 minutes.

Step 02

Submit Documents

Our team will guide you on exactly which documents to prepare and submit.

Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $65,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $65,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $125,000 per year

Career Paths

Journalist / ReporterDigital Content ProducerMedia Producer (TV, Radio, Podcast)Social Media ManagerCommunications Officer / Adviser

Key Skills

Multiplatform and multimedia content production (print, audio, video, online)Digital media strategy and campaign planningMedia research, analysis, and critical thinkingAudience analytics and data interpretationJournalism and investigative reporting techniques

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