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University of Technology Sydney

Graduate Diploma in Marketing

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Diploma

This course is designed for individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of marketing principles and management.

Course overview

Choose this program to gain contemporary insights into market analysis and strategic development, informed by our faculty's research expertise. Its distinctiveness lies in the focus on adapting to the evolving marketing environment, covering topics such as marketing communications, brand management, social impact, customer behaviour, strategy, data analytics, and ethical considerations.

Students acquire the ability to identify and resolve marketing management challenges, and develop strategies applicable both in Australia and globally. The learning experience is flexible, offering a choice of subjects, study pace, and session timing to suit their needs.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Graduate Diploma
Duration
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Can be studied part time
12 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $5,081.25
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 48 credit points (normally eight subjects) per year.
Campus
Ultimo
Intake
27th July, 2026
Units
8
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

The course comprises 48 credit points and consists of a combination of seven core subjects (42 credit points) and one elective (six credit points). Each subject is valued at six credit points.

Core subjects

  • Marketing Management
  • Customer Experience and Behaviour
  • Data-Driven Insights
  • Marketing Communications
  • Marketing for Social Good
  • Brand Management
  • Marketing Strategy and Leadership

Electives

Select one subject (six credit points) from the following:

  • Customer Centric Services Marketing
  • Digital Marketing and Emerging Technologies
  • International and Cross-Cultural Marketing
  • Customer Analytics
  • Pricing and Revenue Management
  • Omnichannel Marketing
  • Innovation and Creativity in Marketing
  • Applied Research and Insights

Entry requirements

Applicants must have the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with more than 75% of all subjects completed at pass level (conceded pass not included).

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for the Graduate Certificate in Marketing.

English language requirements

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0.
  • TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21.
  • AE5: Pass.
  • PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50.
  • C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students may be granted a maximum of four subject exemptions, of which two core subjects can be approved from prior undergraduate study. Contact the university for more information.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Career options include senior management-level positions in government or industry including start-ups and not-for-profit organisations. Roles may include marketing planning, sales, brand management, product marketing, digital marketing, market research and marketing analytics.

Learning outcomes

  • Implement critical, analytical and innovative problem-solving skills to plan solutions to contemporary marketing issues.
  • Clearly communicate marketing concepts, decisions and strategies in a form appropriate to the audience.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve desired marketing and business outcomes.
  • Apply principles of cultural diversity and social justice to produce responsible marketing decisions.
  • Integrate advanced professional and technical skills within marketing practice.
  • Critically evaluate ethical data sourcing, interpretation and sovereignty and apply appropriate engagement practices when working with and for Indigenous people.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative first-year and total tuition fee in 2026: $40,650 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally eight subjects) per year.

Student fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of subjects studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of courses.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university program.