Diploma of Journalism & New Media
Launch your media career faster with a practical, hands-on qualification designed to build job-ready journalism and digital storytelling skills. The Diploma of Journalism & New Media focuses on core reporting, media ethics, interviewing, mobile journalism and multimedia content creation. You will develop skills in news writing, video reporting, podcasting and social media storytelling while working in newsroom-style environments using current industry tools. The Diploma provides a direct pathway into the Bachelor degree.
Course Duration: 8 months full-time
Study Modes: On Campus
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood)
Intakes: February | June | September
Bachelor of Journalism & New Media
Course Duration: 2 Years full-time
Study Modes: On Campus or Online
Campus Location: Melbourne (Collingwood)
Intakes: February | June | September
Melbourne - Collingwood
Studying journalism & new media at Collarts and benefit from the newsroom-style learning environments and multimedia production spaces designed to reflect modern media practice. You will produce written, video and audio content using industry-standard tools while collaborating with students across music, film, design and entertainment. Through live projects, cross-discipline assignments and industry placement, you gain hands-on experience creating and publishing stories in real-world conditions.
Choosing the Right Qualification For You
Choosing the right Journalism & New Media course depends on your experience, career goals and how quickly you want to enter the media industry. Whether you are starting out, changing direction or aiming to build advanced multimedia expertise, Collarts offers qualifications designed to support different stages of your professional journey.
Diploma
The Diploma of Journalism and New Media is a fast, practical entry point for beginners, career changers or creatives new to journalism. Completed in just 8 months full-time, the course builds foundations in news reporting, mobile journalism, multimedia production and digital storytelling, helping you develop job-ready skills quickly.
Diploma of Journalism and New Media
Bachelor
The Bachelor of Journalism and New Media is suited to those seeking a deeper, more strategic understanding of journalism and digital media. Delivered over 2 years accelerated or 3 years standard, the degree combines investigative reporting, multimedia production, media law, social media strategy and industry placement to prepare graduates for long-term careers in journalism, communications and content creation.
LEARN MOREEntry Requirements and Eligibility
No ATAR is required for entry into these courses. Collarts’ Journalism and New Media courses are designed to open doors, not close them.
Entry is based on your interest in journalism, storytelling and media production, along with your motivation to develop professional communication skills. No previous journalism experience is required for entry-level study.
Application pathways include:
Direct applications for domestic and international students
Year 12 applicants applying through VTAC or UAC
After submitting your application, a Collarts Future Student Advisor will contact you to discuss your goals and preferred study pathway. Successful applicants will receive a formal offer to commence their chosen Journalism & New Media qualification.
Speak with a Future Student Advisor for any questions at 1300 818 777 or admissions@collarts.edu.au
Why Journalism & New Media at Collarts?
Studying Journalism & New Media at Collarts means learning in an industry-connected environment shaped by real media practice. You will be taught by experienced journalists, producers and documentary makers who bring current industry insight into the classroom, while developing practical skills in reporting, video production, podcasting and digital publishing.
Based at the Collingwood campus in Melbourne, you are immersed in a dynamic cultural and media landscape. With newsroom-style learning environments, cross-disciplinary collaboration and strong industry placement opportunities, Collarts prepares you to tell stories that matter across every platform.
Industry-Active Media Professionals
Learn from experienced journalists, producers and documentary makers who bring real newsroom insight into every class.
Hands-On Multimedia Training
Develop practical skills in reporting, video journalism, podcasting, mobile media production and digital publishing.
Newsroom-Style Learning Environment
Work in simulated newsroom settings using current industry tools and workflows that reflect real media practice.