A6011 Master of International Relations and Master of Journalism

Double degree courses include all the features of the component degree courses, except electives may be reduced or redirected. In this course you complete:

Part A.  International relations studies
These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of international relations practice and research exploring the security, ethical, and economic dimensions of international relations. You will have opportunities to examine key issues in foreign policy, global governance, peace and conflict, political violence and terrorism.

Part B.  Journalism studies 

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 and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts.

Part C. Applied studies

Select from a range of options designed to enhance specific knowledge and skills in industry and related professional fields.  The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. There are also opportunities to undertake units that are a cross disciplinary project or internship that integrates and draws on both fields of study, international relations and journalism.

A research pathway is also available for students seeking eligibility to apply for graduate research studies.

Course progression map

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

The double degree comprises 96 points structured into three parts: Part A. International relations studies (36 points), Part B. Journalism studies (36 points) and Part C. Applied studies (24 points).

Units are 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A:  International relations studies (36 points)  

You must complete 36 points selected from: 

• APG5105 Foreign policy of emerging powers
• APG5154 Analysing global politics
• APG5199 Peacekeeping in the international system: Theory, policy and practice
• APG5324 International political economy
• APG5332 Contemporary security topics
• APG5666 Extremism and technology
• APG5746 Foundations of international relations

Part B:  Journalism studies (36 points) 

a. You must complete the following units (12 points):

• APG5095 Journalism practice
• APG5640 Media, law and ethics

b. You must complete18 points selected from:

• APG5135 Video journalism
• APG5352 Photography
• APG5182 Digital journalism
• APG5547 Broadcast (12 points)
• APG5642 Investigative and data journalism

c. You must complete 6 points of Professional enhancement units selected from:

• APG5084 Designing research*
• APG5129 Evaluation
• APG5136 Mindfulness for workplace wellbeing and productivity
• APG5140 Principles and practices for disaster management, humanitarian action and climate change adaptation
• APG5170 Social enterprise challenge in the Pacific
• APG5393 Ethical theory
• APG5457 Digital cultures and platforms
• APG5470 Managing multicultural teams
• APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments
• APG5652 Language and intercultural communication
• APG5805 Project planning and management in international development
• APG5966 Academic and professional presentation skills
• APG5967 Professional enhancement A
• MON5750 Monash Innovation Guarantee

*Note: If you intend to pursue the research pathway, please note that APG5084 is a co-requisite for Research Thesis A.

Part C:  Applied studies (24 points)  

a. You must complete 12 points of International Relations capstone units selected from:

• APG5044 Professional internship (12 points)*
• APG5069 Australia and Asia in the Asian century: Politics, business, media (12 points)
• APG5093 International relations field unit: Governing peace and security (12 points)
• APG5236 Global policy challenge (12 points)
• APG5237 Political, social and economic change in contemporary India (12 points)
• APG5856 Research project (12 points)
• APG5969 Advanced simulation (12 points)*

b. You must complete 12 points of Journalism capstone units selected from:

• APG5044 Professional internship (12 points)*
• APG5485 Research portfolio (12 points)
• APG5653 International journalism field school (12 points)
• APG5157 Contemporary industry challenges (12 points)
• APG5856 Research project (12 points)
• APG5969 Advanced simulation (12 points)*

* Note: If you take APG5044 or APG5969 in Part C of the Master of International Relations, you cannot use those courses in the Master of Journalism in Part C, and the same applies in reverse.

Research pathway (optional) – 24 points

A pathway to graduate research (e.g. master by research, PhD) is available if you have achieved a weighted average mark of at least 80% in the units of this course.

If you are admitted into the course and want to pathway to a Graduate Research Degree, you must complete: 

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

Notes:

• APG5084 Designing research is a co-requisite for enrolment in APG5849 Research thesis A and must be completed in the same semester. 
• APG5850 Research thesis B (12 points) replaces the capstone unit from Part C. 
• APG5084 Designing research replaces a 6 credit point Professional enhancement unit from Part B (c.)
• APG5849 Research thesis A replaces a 6 credit point core unit from Part A, in consultation with the course director.