Graduate Diploma in Media Practice

The Graduate Diploma in Media Practice focuses on media content production in a global context.

You will learn how to enhance and strengthen your written and verbal communication skills, and develop production skills in print, broadcast and online media.The course will provide you with a sophisticated understanding of the media, audiences and global media environments to keep you relevant in an ever-changing and dynamic industry.You will gain critical knowledge and skills in writing for media, media liaison, broadcast and online journalism, ethical and legal issues in the media, and international media practice.

The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Media Practice provide shorter avenues for you to update and extend your professional skills, or to explore new career directions.

Admission requirement

Admission to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Media Practice requires:

• a bachelor's degree with a minimum 60% average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification; or
• completion of the Graduate Certificate in Media Practice with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

You can progress from the Graduate Diploma to Masters in the same subject area, after successful completion of the shorter course.

What you'll study