Master of Journalism

Course Details

In the Master of Journalism degree youll build the knowledge and skills you need to gather, analyze and present different kinds of news - whether youre looking to build a new career in journalism or hone your skills in a changing media landscape. The Master of Journalism is designed by leading academics and news media practitioners, and our degree teaches the skills required in contemporary journalism. In core subjects, youll have the chance to develop cross-platform capabilities in audio, video and photo journalism - and delve into the history, principles and techniques of professional journalism in Australia and around the world. Broaden your knowledge with elective subjects across key fields affecting modern journalism such as media law, management theory, globalization, health policy, and climate change. Or choose options that dig deeper into key specializations within the industry, such as podcasting, data journalism, or writing and editing for magazines.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: Total Credit Points 200; 25 point of Compulsory subject; 75 points of Core subjects ; 100 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option) OR; 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option); 62.5 points of Elective subjects (Thesis option)