A6015 Master of Journalism (Double Masters with University of Warwick)
Faculty of Arts
Master of Journalism (Double Masters with University of Warwick) (A6015) is a 2.5 years full-time, 120-credit-point, master's degree (coursework) course from the Faculty of Arts, taught at Caulfield. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 120
- Duration
- 2.5 years full time
- Campus
- Caulfield
- On campus
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
This is a double master's program jointly offered by Monash University, Australia and the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. This international double master's program will allow students to complete, via a two and a half year program, the full requirements of the Monash Master of Journalism degree, plus the full requirements of one of the Master of Arts degrees taught in the department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at University of Warwick. Due to the alignment of semester/term schedules, students commencing the program at Warwick may be able to complete in a minimum of two years.
The program will conclude with a joint research project, addressing the two degree study areas. Students may commence their studies either at Monash or at Warwick and also have the choice of mobility in the dissertation period so that they could return to the institution at which they started or continue at the other institution.
The research project will cover both journalism and politics, and supervision and assessment of the project will be conducted via collaboration between Monash and Warwick staff.
Course structure
Information
Part A. Core master's study48 credit points
- APG5095Introduction to journalism practiceNo reviews yet12 cp
- APG5182Digital journalismNo reviews yet12 cp
- APG5547Studio and audio productionNo reviews yet12 cp
- APG5640Journalism in societyNo reviews yet12 cp
Optional core units
48 credit pointsExchange units
- ASA5006Arts study abroad12 cp
- ASA5007Arts study abroad12 cp
- ASA5008Arts study abroad12 cp
- ASA5009Arts study abroad12 cp
Part B. Advanced expertise24 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The Master of Journalism course at Monash is structured in two parts: Part A. Core master's study and Part B. Advanced expertise. Students in the double degree course with Warwick complete Part A and Part B of the Monash course and the requirements for one of the Master of Arts degrees offered through the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick.
Part A. Core master's study
These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of journalism studies. Through a combination of academic and practice-based work, students gain a solid foundation in all production technologies - print, video, audio and online - in metropolitan, regional and international contexts.
Part B. Advanced expertise
The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development.
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The Monash Master of Journalism course comprises 72 points structured in two parts: Part A. Core master's study (48 points), Part B. Advanced expertise (24 points).
If you are in the double degree course you complete a total of 120 points equivalent, including Part A and Part B of the Monash course as outlined below (72 points), plus the requirements of the Master of Arts degree at Warwick. For Part B of the Monash course you complete a research thesis (24 points). This will be a joint dissertation of 15,000 words in total or an equivalent journalism research project which is jointly supervised by one academic from Warwick and one academic from Monash and is jointly examined by both partner universities.
Units are 12 points unless otherwise stated.
Part A. Core master's study (48 points)
While at Monash, you must complete four units 48 points):
- APG5095 Introduction to journalism practice
- APG5182 Digital journalism
- APG5547 Studio and audio production
- APG5640 Journalism in society
If you have completed an undergraduate major in journalism, you may seek permission from the course coordinator to replace one or more of the core units with the elective units listed below:
- APG5135 Video journalism
- APG5184 Video-making as research
- APG5351 International reporting
- APG5470 Managing multicultural teams (6 points)
- APG5471 Leadership in intercultural environments (6 points)
If you are commencing at Monash, following the successful completion of 48 credit points toward the Master of Journalism (as above), you will then travel to the University of Warwick. You will follow your choice of one of the Master of Arts programs offered through PAIS at Warwick, which includes a 40 CATS (credit) core module and 80 CATS of optional modules.
While at Warwick you will be enrolled in the following Monash units (48 credit points):
- ASA5006 Arts study abroad
- ASA5007 Arts study abroad
- ASA5008 Arts study abroad
- ASA5009 Arts study abroad
Part B. Advanced expertise (24 points)
On completion of the coursework component of one of the Master of Arts programs offered through PAIS at Warwick, you will either remain a further semester/term at Warwick, or return to Monash, and will complete the following jointly supervised capstone/research option (24 points):
- APG5848 Research thesis (24 credit points)
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Students in the double degree course achieve the Course Learning Outcomes of the two partner courses.
- 1
strong professional research and reporting skills in a range of media technologies and formats
- 2
the necessary skills and attributes either to enter professional practice in the news media or, for qualified journalists, to extend their existing skills and intellectual understanding of journalist practices
- 3
an understanding and ability to contribute to the important role of professional and ethical journalism in the service of the public right to know and democratic process
- 4
an effective understanding of the role of journalism and the media in local, national, regional and global contexts.
Entry requirements
English language
Above Monash Minimum: Level C that is: IELTS: 7.0 overall (no band lower than 6.5); or TOEFL Paper-based test: 587 with a TWE of 4.5; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 94 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 24, Listening: 20, Reading: 19 and Speaking: 20; or Equivalent approved English test
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Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree.
Other information
This is a double master's program jointly offered by Monash University, Australia and the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. This international double master's program will allow students to complete, via a two and a half year program, the full requirements of the Monash Master of Journalism degree, plus the full requirements of one of the Master of Arts degrees taught in the department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at University of Warwick. Due to the alignment of semester/term schedules, students commencing the program at Warwick may be able to complete in a minimum of two years.
The program will conclude with a joint research project, addressing the two degree study areas. Students may commence their studies either at Monash or at Warwick and also have the choice of mobility in the dissertation period so that they could return to the institution at which they started or continue at the other institution.
The research project will cover both journalism and politics, and supervision and assessment of the project will be conducted via collaboration between Monash and Warwick staff.
Contacts
- Academic Coordinator
- Associate Professor Johan Lidberg
Common questions
How long is Master of Journalism (Double Masters with University of Warwick)?
2.5 years full time, 120 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 5 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Journalism (Double Masters with University of Warwick)?
At Caulfield.
How do I plan my Master of Journalism (Double Masters with University of Warwick) units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.