Overview

Key facts

Students who successfully complete this Diploma of Mass Media and Communications from La Trobe College Australia can progress their studies across a range of humanities disciplines at La Trobe University leading to careers in journalism, marketing, broadcasting and online content production, public relations, publishing, television and radio production and much more.
Students have the choice of studying on campus or online, or a combination of both.

Potential career paths at the completion of a bachelor degree

Advertising and Sales promotion

Government policy research

Journalism

Marketing

Broadcast and online content production

Media production

Public relations

Publishing and editing

Television and radio production

Programme Structure

Core subjects:

The Emerging Journalist
Writing for Media
Strategic Communication
The Interview
Screen and Sound
The Art of Being Human
Rethinking Our Humanity
Ideas that Shook the World
Making Media

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 140 other preparation in Media Studies & Mass Media in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 077121K
Satisfactory completion of any Year 12 English and Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics is a prerequisite for this Diploma.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

34232 AUD / year

≈ 34232 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

27536 AUD / year

≈ 27536 AUD / year

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key facts

Potential career paths at the completion of a bachelor degree

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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