Diploma of Creative Media

About the course

The Diploma of Creative Media at CQUniversity provides a practical foundation for entry-level work across contemporary media and communication settings. You’ll build skills relevant to creating content for digital platforms and working with evolving tools and technologies. Study is available on campus or online across multiple locations. This diploma offers a supported pathway into the media and communication industry. The programme provides practical media, writing, and presentation skills for paraprofessional communication roles.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue junior roles across creative and digital media production, supporting content creation for organisations and clients. Career paths may include work in graphic and web design, social media content, photography, video and audio production, publishing, animation and screen media support, and corporate communications. This diploma prepares you for entry-level employment in media and communication environments. Preparing graduates for media assistant, content support, and communication coordinator roles, or degree articulation.

Living Costs in Brisbane**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)