Graduate Diploma in News and Entertainment Media

About the course

This Graduate Diploma in News and Entertainment Media is a practical, industry-led course for those seeking a career change or building on prior study in journalism, media or screen. You develop hands-on skills producing and presenting content across radio, TV, online and streaming in industry-standard facilities. The course also explores social justice reporting and prepares you to adapt to disruption in media, including emerging technologies such as AI.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue a wide range of roles across news and entertainment media, supported by practical production experience and contemporary industry knowledge. Career directions may include content producer, presenter, reporter, digital journalist, social media/content specialist, broadcast or streaming production roles, and media communications positions. The course is designed to help you respond to fast-changing media workplaces in a Graduate Diploma-level Media & Communication pathway.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)