GraduateCommunications & Media
Master of International Journalism
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of International Journalism at the University of Melbourne prepares students to produce journalism in an international field of practice, combining news gathering, writing, video, audio and digital production skills with an understanding of different professional traditions and cultures. Students complete a 200-point program over two years full-time, including a compulsory foundation subject, core subjects and up to 100 points of electives.
Graduates move into broadcast, print and digital journalism, international communications, multinational firms, mobile and social media, and media advocacy roles.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 5 parts
Entry points
- 200-point program (two years full-time)
- 150-point program (one and a half years full-time)
- 100-point program (one year full-time)
200 point program
- 25 pointsOne compulsory subject
- A minimum of 37.5 points of core subjects
- A maximum of 100 points of elective subjects
- One capstone stream (25 or 50 points)
Capstone stream 1, minor thesis (50 points)
- Journalism Thesis Part 1
- Journalism Thesis Part 2
- Research Principles & Practices Graduate
Capstone stream 2, internship (25 points)
- 12.5 pointsJournalism Internship
- 12.5 pointsDilemmas in Journalism: Law and Ethics
Capstone stream 3, journalism project (25 points)
- Journalism Project Part 1
- Journalism Project Part 2
Admissions
Please note that part-time study is not available for international students. The Master of International Journalism is a 200 point (2 years full-time) program, however if you have completed previous study or relevant work experience in this discipline, you may be eligible for entry to the 100 point program (1 year full-time option). To be considered for entry into the 100 point program, you must: Have a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65%, or equivalent. Or Have a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65%, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Journalism, Political Science, Media and/or Communications, Broadcasting and TV Hosting, Radio and Television Science,
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