ADEO Media Institute

Admissions

Built for every stage of a media career.

From school leavers to working professionals and founders — cohorts are admitted three times a year.

Who we serve

Four learner groups.

School leavers & early entrants

Building a foundation before or alongside university, or as an alternative pathway into media careers.

University students

Undergraduates seeking practical skills and portfolio work that complements academic study.

Early- & mid-career professionals

Working journalists, marketers, and communicators upskilling in a new discipline or emerging tool.

Entrepreneurs & career changers

Founders and freelancers using ADEO's studios, mentorship, and Innovation Space to build a media practice.

Admission process

Four steps to your cohort.

  1. 1

    Online application with a short statement of intent.

  2. 2

    Portfolio or writing/production sample review (waived for absolute beginners on the certificate track).

  3. 3

    A short interview to confirm program fit and cohort placement.

  4. 4

    Cohorts admitted three times a year, aligned to the short-course, certificate, and diploma calendars.

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