A6008 Master of Journalism

The course is structured in three parts: Part A. Core master's study; Part B. Advanced expertise and Part C. Specialist studies. All students complete Part A. Depending upon prior qualifications, you may receive credit for Part B or Part C or a combination of the two.

Note that if you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit.

Part A. Core master's study (48 credit points)

These studies will introduce you to journalism studies at graduate level. Through a combination of academic and practice-based work, you will gain a solid foundation in all production technologies - print, video, audio and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts.

Part B. Advanced expertise (24 credit points)

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. You have two options:

• a program of coursework study. This option includes the opportunity to undertake an internship in the field.
• a 24 credit point research thesis. If you wish to use this master's course as a pathway to a higher degree by research you should take this second option.

Part C. Specialist studies (24 credit points)

These studies provide you with a further opportunity to advance your studies in journalism or related fields.

Master's entry points

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines their point of entry to the course. 

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 credit points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 credit points, comprising Part A and Part B
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 credit points, comprising units from Part A 

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options. 

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

If you are eligible to enrol in the 1.5-year entry point, you have the option of completing this course intensively over a 12-month period by following the intensive course progression map.

The course comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. Core master's study (48 points), Part B. Advanced expertise (24 points) and Part C. Specialist studies (24 points).

Depending on prior qualifications you may receive entry level credit (a form of block credit) which determines their point of entry to the course. 

• If you are admitted at entry level 1 you complete 96 points, comprising Part A, Part B and Part C
• If you are admitted at entry level 2 you complete 72 points, comprising Part A and Part B
• If you are admitted at entry level 3 you complete 48 points, comprising units from Part A 

Note: If you are eligible for credit for prior studies you may elect not to receive the credit and complete one of the higher credit-point options. 

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

If you are eligible to enrol in the 1.5-year entry point, you have the option of completing this course intensively over a 12-month period by following the intensive course progression map.

Units are 12 credit points unless otherwise stated

Part A. Core master's studies (48 points)

You must complete:

• APG5095 Introduction to journalism practice
• APG5182 Digital journalism
• APG5547 Studio and audio production
• APG5640 Journalism in society

Part B. Advanced expertise (24 points)

You must complete either a. and b., or c. 

a. One capstone unit (12 points) chosen from the following:

• APG5044 Professional internship
• APG5642 Investigative journalism
• APG5856 Research project

b. One or two discipline elective units from Part C. option 1 (12 points).

c. Research pathway (24 points):

The following thesis unit/s:

• APG5849 Research thesis A (6 points) and APG5084 Designing research (6 points) 
• APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points)

Note: If you wish to complete the 24 point research pathway you should consult with the course coordinator.

Part C. Specialist studies (24 points)

Students admitted at Entry Level 1 complete Option 1 or 2 below.
Students admitted at Entry Level 2 complete Option 1 below.

Option 1 - Discipline electives

Up to 24 points from the following

• APG5135 Video journalism
• APG5184 Video-making as research
• APG5351 International reporting
• APG5373 Engaging audiences (6 points)
• APG5374 Data analytics in communications (6 points)
• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams (6 points)
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments (6 points) 
• APG5481 Language for professional purposes Part 1 (6 points)
• APG5482 Language for professional purposes Part 2 (6 points)
• APG5483 Language for professional purposes Part 3 (6 points)
• APG5653 International journalism field school
• APG5752 Field trip in media and communications
• APG5782 Film festivals in local and international contexts
• a capstone unit not already completed in Part B

Option 2 - Complementary Electives 

Up to 24 points of approved units from the following Arts Graduate coursework programs. All units are available unless marked with an asterisk (*).
These units must be selected from Core Master's study and/or Advanced expertise.

• A6001 - Master of Applied Linguistics
• A6002 - Master of Bioethics
• A6003 - Master of Communications and Media Studies
• A6006 - Master of International Development Practice
• A6004 - Master of Cultural and Creative Industries
• A6010 - Master of International Relations
• A6012 - Master of International Sustainable Tourism Management
• A6028 - Master of Public Policy
• A6030 - Master of Strategic Communications Management