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Diploma of Marketing and Media

Diploma.
Macquarie University

166

in world overall ranking*

23

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This diploma introduces key concepts in marketing and media while building academic and professional skills for university study. It’s designed as a fast-track pathway equivalent to the first year of undergraduate study, with small classes and added teaching support. On completion, eligible students can progress directly into the second year of selected Macquarie bachelor degrees in business and media. This is a Diploma in business-focused marketing and media. The programme introduces business operations, customer service, and administrative leadership for commercial workplaces.

Career outcome

Graduates gain a foundation for entry-level roles that support marketing and media teams, such as marketing assistant, social media/content assistant, communications support, or junior media production support. The course also prepares you to continue into a related Macquarie bachelor degree to broaden career options in marketing, communications, media industries and business. This is a Diploma pathway for careers in marketing and media-related business roles. Preparing graduates for supervisory, administration, and business support roles, or degree articulation.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$15,900 per year

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Information

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0.8 years

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February, May, July, October

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North Ryde

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C000370

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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A$10,000

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$10,000

tick iconASEAN - MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY $10,000 EARLY ACCEPTANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$10,000

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