A6015 Master of Journalism (Double Masters with University of Warwick)

This course is structured in five parts: Part A. Core studies, Part B.  Applied studies, Part C. Professional practice studies, Part D. Partner studies, and Part E. Research studies.

Part A. Core studies

These units will immerse you in 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. Applied studies

The focus of these units is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development.

Part C. Professional practice studies

Designed in association with industry experts, select from this suite of professional enhancement offerings to build essential competencies for your career pathway.

Part D. Partner studies

You will complete one of the Master of Arts degrees offered through the Department of Politics and International Studies (PAIS) at the University of Warwick.

Part E. Research studies

These studies provide you with a further opportunity to advance your knowledge in journalism or related fields. You will complete the research project thesis in your final year at either Monash or Warwick.

Course progression map

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

If you are in the double degree course you complete a total of 120 credit points across Monash and Warwick University. This includes, Part A. Core studies, Part B. Applied studies, Part C. Professional practice studies, Part D. Partner studies (Master of Arts degree at Warwick and Part E. Research studies.

For the final 24 credit points of the Monash course you complete a research thesis (24 credit 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 6 points unless otherwise stated.

Part A. Core studies (30 credit points)

You must complete 30 credit points, comprising:

- APG5095 and APG5640; and

- a further 18 credit points from the following list.

Note 1: If you have completed an undergraduate major in Journalism, you may seek permission from the Course Director to replace one or more of the following units with APG5653 International journalism field school (from part B).

• APG5095 Journalism practice
• APG5135 Video journalism
• APG5352 Photography
• APG5182 Digital journalism
• APG5547 Broadcast (12 points)
• APG5640 Media, law and ethics
• APG5642 Investigative and data journalism

Part B. Applied studies (12 credit points)

You must complete 12 credit points from the following capstone units.

• 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)

Part C. Professional practice studies (6 credit points)

You must complete 6 credit points from the following units.

• 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 Indo-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

Part D. Partner studies (48 credit points)

You will complete 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 48 credit points of Monash units.

Note. You must have met all of Part A, B and C requirements prior to commencing Part D.

• ASA5006 Arts study abroad
• ASA5007 Arts study abroad
• ASA5008 Arts study abroad
• ASA5009 Arts study abroad

Part E. Research studies (24 credit points)

You will either remain for a further semester/term at Warwick or return to Monash and complete 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.

You must complete the following unit.

Note. You must have met all Part A, B, C and D requirements prior to commencing Part E.

APG5980 Monash-Warwick University research thesis (24 points)