Finishing high school and looking to build a career? At university but want to learn from industry teachers in a more intimate environment? Already working and just want to try something new?
Learn to shape the future of media and advertising. Macleay College’s Advertising & Digital Media courses teach you how to develop and manage communications campaigns in a variety of roles and across all mediums, including TV, print, digital, radio, web, podcast and social media.
Learn by doing as you build your portfolio of creative advertising, online videos, digital marketing campaigns, social media projects, interactive websites and mobile apps. Designed and taught by industry professionals, our courses feature small classes with personalised teaching to nurture your unique strengths. Courses also include internships to help you build real-world professional experience and grow your network.
Get a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the advertising and media industries, including strategic and creative development, account management, copywriting, art direction and design, marketing, media planning, pitching, project management and production.
We are now accepting applications for Trimester 2 2021. Apply now to secure your place.
Explore creative and strategic problem solving, digital photo and video production, digital design, online storytelling, and social media and content strategy. Bachelor students can choose from the following specialisations: Content writing, user experience design, content creation, digital and social media marketing, digital entrepreneurship or coding and analytics.
We are now accepting applications for Trimester 2 2021. Apply now to secure your place.
Turn your love for social media into a career in digital and social media marketing. Learn the foundational principles of marketing and apply these to digital and social media projects.
We are now accepting applications for Trimester 2 2021. Apply now to secure your place.
User Experience Design has grown from the process of designing the interfaces and interactions for websites and applications. As businesses increasingly focus on user centricity, the role of the User Experience Designer has expanded to researching, developing and designing user interaction over multiple touchpoints with any product, service and experience.
We are now accepting applications for Trimester 2 2021. Apply now to secure your place.
As a passionate advocate for delivering industry-relevant and future-focused learning environments, I specialise in introducing students to the strategies behind great brand experiences. Outside of the education industry, I am an experienced strategist and idea-generator with a history of cultivating success for high-value clients. Working with organisations such as the BBC, Supercheap Auto, Shine Media, Qantas and Dreamworld transforming brands and consumer experiences through a unique understanding of consumer-centric motivations.
My career has spanned across business development, strategy, marketing, sales and consulting roles within small and large businesses. After years in the corporate
9-to-5 world, I finally took the plunge and started my own business. I currently run Savvy Entrepreneurs Online with my business partner along with my own business coaching practice.
I’m an award-winning geek, Speaker and Advisor. Roles have ranged from Digital/Tech Specialist, Speaker in Tech and Start-up events across APAC, Advisor and Mentor to Start-up’s, Board Member at Girls in Tech and Advisor at She Starts. I’m the former CEO and Found of Chozun 途赞 - the world’s first travel and loyalty ecosystem to be powered by cryptocurrency and Blockchain technology.
I’m a film Director, Producer, Editor and Director of Photography. I also run my own agency called Joker Theory Films and have won a few awards including an ASTRA and an ARIA for my music video by Pnau. When not working at my agency and teaching at Macleay, I run workshops in digital and mobile journalism for news organisations like AA and Fairfax.
I have 25 years’ experience in publishing and advertising, working with brands like Nestlé, P&G, Aviate Group, MLC, Ensemble Theatre, McDonalds, Ferrero Rocher, Nutella, Volkswagen, Streets, Merlin Entertainment and Sony Pictures. In 2015, I started my own design agency called Peppermint Digital. My goal for my business is to work in partnership with PR and Ad agencies to deliver cutting-edge design.
I’ve worked for three decades as an Art Director and Designer, in Sydney and London, and have lectured countless students in Creative Process and Design Thinking technique. I completed a Masters of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) at Melbourne University and am passionate about helping people develop their creativity in personal and professional lives.
I worked for Nestle, in my home country of France, as an intern and later was offered a job with Nescafé where I stayed for three years. After completing my second Masters in Sydney, I worked for health and construction brands in marketing roles. I started my own business in 2015 and now work with small to large companies helping them develop their marketing strategies.
Australian born in the USA, raised in Sydney. I started my career as an Advertising Art Director and then switched to Graphic designer. I’ve worked professionally as a Designer, Singer-songwriter/Performer (Vitabeats), and Higher Ed Academic and Lecturer. Currently a PhD candidate, my thesis is: ‘Renewing cultural identity through Australian song’.
I am one of Australia's most awarded copywriters, with 3 New York Advertising Awards, 20 Australian Broadcast Awards and over 30 finalists. I have a 3-decade career in writing including time as Creative Director at Reg Grundy Media, Macquarie Broadcasting (2GB), Creative Strategist at Southern Cross Austereo, as well as media liaison/researcher for NSW Parliament. I have taught advertising, marketing and promotions in the tertiary sector, since 1991, including at Macleay since 2011. I have two Masters, in Marketing and Professional Writing, as well as teaching Written Communications and Advertising Copywriting in the Communications Faculty at Macleay.
I’m a visual storyteller with specialist knowledge in screen directing and video editing. My latest short film, Boldly Go, examines the topic of queer intimacy and disability. The film has garnered official selections at over 25 international film festivals and received a market screening at the 72nd Festival de Cannes Short Film Corner. Boldly Go is currently streaming on ABC iview.
I am the co-founder and Lead User Experience Designer of PENSO, a global digital consultancy. My career has spanned over 18 years working for digital Agencies and Consultancies across Auckland, Melbourne and London. I am passionate about all things digital. I am driven by delivering engaging experiences that solve user problems while helping brands generate new customers.
I’m a Japanese-speaking Curator, Creative Producer and Speaker. I collaborate directly with artists and presenters to create contemporary art projects between Sydney & Tokyo, and beyond. I also work as a consultant with some of Australia’s major arts companies including the Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sydney Opera House and Art Gallery of NSW. Currently I’m working with the Australian Design Centre to present a lecture series 'Design 101: everything you wanted to know about design and more!'
I am a marketer, copywriter and content strategist with many years of experience in creating digital and traditional marketing campaigns - including copywriting across print, digital, packaging and outdoor for brands such as the AFR and The Age, Stomping Ground Brewing Co, Holgate Brewhouse and more.
I am a Managing Director and marketing specialist. I have worked in top tier creative, communications and technology companies globally helping clients and brands unlock growth through a customer and digital first mindset.
I am an award-winning conceptual thinker and art director. I've spent 15 years working as a creative around Australia and overseas while creating side hustles and tutoring at the country’s top universities.
I am a Creative Director with a wide range of experience across many disciplines including advertising, marketing, new business development, branding, art direction, copy writing, graphic design, TV commercial and corporate video production. I have worked with a number of companies including Amirati Puris Lintas, George Patterson Bates, DDB Needham, Clemenger, Young and Rubicam, Samuelson Talbot, Sanford Partnership, Leo Burnett and The Ball Partnership.
Finishing high school and looking to build a career? At university but want to learn from industry teachers in a more intimate environment? Already working and just want to try something new?
We understand that different people are looking for different outcomes when they chose to study at Macleay. That’s why we offer both diploma and bachelor programs.
What’s the difference?
Diploma
Diploma courses can be completed within 12 months with no ATAR required. Graduating with a diploma opens the door to many employment opportunities, and provides a pathway to articulate into the bachelor program.
Bachelor
Bachelor degrees can be completed within 2 years, which means you’ll graduate faster than you would at traditional universities. If you completed Year 12 in the past two years, we’ll review your ATAR as one part of your application, but it isn't everything. These fast-tracked 2-year degrees get you into the workforce sooner.
Digital media is a broad term, covering a combination of technology, content, industries, and job roles. There are the finished products you can see, like websites, apps, pictures, videos, and blogs, and then there’s behind-the-scenes work, like web development, computer coding, video editing, and data.
The criteria for admission to our courses are detailed in our Admissions Policies. You can view the Admissions Policy for domestic students here, or international students here.
You may change your study load from full-time to part-time and vice versa during your studies. However, to avoid academic and/or financial penalty, you should make any changes to your enrolment prior to Census Date for that trimester.
You can defer the start of your course for up to a maximum of 12 months. If you want to defer for a longer duration, you’ll be required to withdraw from the course and re-apply when you are ready to recommence your study at Macleay College.
If you have studied at a university or other tertiary institution, you may be eligible for course credit for the subjects you have completed. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (or RPL) and may result in course credit via the grade ‘Advanced Standing’. Advanced Standing recognises your previous study and may reduce the number of subjects required to complete your course at Macleay College.
Diploma students are required to complete a minimum of at least 84 internships hours.
If you’re studying one of our Degrees you are required to complete 168 internship hours. Although most internships are unpaid, you are encouraged to maximise your intern hours in order to increase job-readiness after you graduate. Find out more about our Internship Program.
We constantly receive offers from employers in the advertising, media, and digital media industries requesting interns. Our lecturers are industry practitioners and can also help you to find work placement in an area of your interest. However, it is recommended that you select the internship of most interest to you and make an application.
Domestic students can pay course tuition fees either with an upfront invoice, via the FEE-HELP loan system, or a combination of both. International students must pay upfront.
Macleay College is here to help students explore their interests. Get in touch to learn more about your study options.