Since 1988, Macleay College has fostered a vibrant community of students, alumni, experienced lecturers and industry connections. From our roots in Surry Hills to our newest campus in Melbourne, we are the institution of choice for students who are eager to pursue life-changing, hands-on education in advertising and media, digital media, business, accounting, marketing and journalism.
Our lecturers are all industry professionals, consistently rated as leaders in their fields. They bring the latest industry knowledge to every course, and with our small class sizes, you get personalised guidance in an intimate learning environment.
By pitching ideas, developing skills and working in teams, you experience first-hand what your new job will be like. We also understand that not all job skills can be taught in the classroom, which is why you get to work in your chosen field with industry leaders through our internship program. Internships are a valuable opportunity to see how you like your field of study. You might find that it’s even better than you’d hoped - or the experience lands you a job before you graduate!
Qualified counsellors are available at our Sydney and Melbourne campuses every week. You can book a private and confidential meeting free of charge if you’re in need of some personal and emotional support. We also offer free workshops on study tips, referencing, essay writing, research, report writing and more, and encourage all students to attend.
Pitching business ideas to entrepreneurs, recording radio ads in the studio, writing stories in the newsroom. These are just some of the experiences you’ll have on a daily basis. Our curriculum is as hands-on and practical as you can get.
Our courses are built around real-world projects, internships, and industry engagement. Each course will set you up with the essential knowledge, skills and work experience that employers demand.
Macleay lecturers are active professionals in their fields. They bring the latest insights to the classroom to ensure you are job-ready. Many lecturers will introduce you to your future employer or support connections to get you closer to your dream role.
Develop professional and practical skills throughout your course with our industry-recognised placement programs. Build valuable experience in the workplace and ongoing relationships with hundreds of industry partners.
Our diploma programs can be completed in 12 months and require no ATAR. On completion they also allow you to progress straight into your chosen Macleay bachelor degree, and can have you graduating within just two-years (or just one extra year of study)!
Trimester based two-year degrees get you into the workforce sooner, so you can start your career and get ahead faster with relevant, industry-ready knowledge and skills.
Macleay frequently brings guest speakers on campus, offering windows into industry, the latest real-world insights and a chance to grow their networks.
We limit our class sizes to 25 students. That means your lecturers actually get to know you and can help develop your individual strengths.
In the national QILT survey, Macleay outperformed every public university in Australia in learner engagement, teaching quality, student support, skills development and quality of the entire educational experience.
