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Master of Journalism

A6008MJournalism

Credit points
96
Duration
2 yr full-time
Qualification
Level 9 - Master's Degree (Coursework)
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Campus
Caulfield

Units in this degree not taught at Malaysia: 75

In a global landscape with competing voices, misinformation and reactive news cycles, only experts and innovators can cut through and make media that matters. A Master of Journalism at Monash University is more than a postgraduate career qualification. We are creating the leaders of journalism for the new wave of media, as well as developing critical communication skills for other careers. Journalism teaches you to think critically, scrutinise evidence and investigate the structural problems that permeate society – as well as the solutions. You will be exposed to journalism at the cutting edge of digital technologies. State-of-the-art facilities, including television and radio studios and editing suites, ensure our graduates are practice and academically ready for the industry. In-depth knowledge of current and emerging media practice, from investigative journalism and photography to digital and audio-visual production, equips Monash graduates with the skills to create stories that reach everywhere, inspire action and push limits. Monash graduates are trailblazers in Australian media and beyond: our global approach, including a field trip abroad, gives you the edge in a competitive international market. You will join a community of award-winning academics and peers from all areas of the industry. We will empower you to build on prior study, go deeper and open up vast potential careers in media and research, including PhD study. Our graduates learn how to conduct research, read the media critically, write clearly, and make compelling evidence-based arguments. Media leads the charge in a rapidly changing world, and Monash graduates are poised to be the innovators who shape what journalism will become. As leaders, graduates of the program make a difference to the world by telling the stories the public need to know.

Structure

You must complete the following units

You must complete 30 credit points, comprising: - APG5095 and APG5640; and - a further 18 credit points from the following units.

You must complete 12 credit points from the following capstone units. Note: APG5653 is a study tour unit.

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units. Note 1: Entry Levels 2 and 3 are only required to complete 6 credit points. Note 2: If you intend to complete the Research pathway you must complete APG5084.

You must complete: - Entry Level 1: 30 credit points from the following units. - Entry Level 2: 24 credit points from the following units. Note 1: You may also complete units not undertaken in Part B, Part C or Part D. Note 2: Units are grouped into areas of interest. You may choose units from one area or across various areas to tailor your degree. The same units may appear in multiple areas/parts however each unit can only be credited once towards the degree. Note 3: You may take approved units from other Arts Graduate coursework programs subject to meeting individual unit prerequisites. These units must be selected from the Core studies and/or elective studies parts.

You can complete a research pathway in your course if: - you have achieved a minimum weighted average mark of 80% in the units of this course; - you have the permission of the Course Director; and - a suitable thesis supervisor is available. If you are admitted into the course at entry Level 1 or 2, the following unit replacements will apply: - APG5084 Designing research as offered in Part D. - APG5849 Research thesis A replaces 6 credit points from Part E. - APG5850 Research thesis B replaces 12 credit points from Part C. If you are admitted into the course at entry level 3, the replacement units will be determined based on previous study in consultation with the Course Director. Note 1. APG5084 Designing research is a co-requisite for enrolment in APG5849 Research thesis A and must be completed in the same semester. Note 2. Undertaking the research pathway does not guarantee entry into a graduate research degree (e.g. Masters by Research, PhD). You will complete 24 credit points from the following list: