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Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Advanced) (GDA-JOURN)
Graduate Diploma (Advanced)Year: 2026 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
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Course Coordinator:
Dr Lucy Smy
Email: lucy.smy@unimelb.edu.au
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Overview
| Award title | Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Advanced) |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2026 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | 085951E |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 8 |
| Credit points | 100 credit points |
| Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |
The Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Advanced) is part of a suite of courses associated with the Master of Journalism. The Graduate Diploma in Journalism (Advanced) is comprised of three compulsory subjects, totalling 50 points, together with a list of journalism-related electives (50 points). Together these represent basic journalistic skills and understandings, with the opportunity to study select advanced subjects.
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Last updated: 6 November 2025