Honours Master of Journalism by Coursework
The Honours Master of Journalism comprises coursework and
the presentation of a research thesis of 25,000 words or if
appropriate, sound video or multi-media material.
Length of Course
For a candidate who has completed a bachelor degree at a
standard of Honours Class II, Division 2 or higher or the
Master of Journalism passed at a credit level or higher, or
approved equivalent qualification, the minimum time to complete
the Honours Master of Journalism is two sessions full-time,
excluding the summer session, or four sessions part-time.
For a candidate who has not completed a bachelor degree at
a standard of Honours Class II, Division 2 or higher or the
Master of Journalism passed at a credit level or higher, the
minimum time to complete the Honours Master of Journalism
is four sessions full-time, excluding the summer session,
or eight sessions part-time.
Requirements for Admission and Course Structure
Applicants should have a relevant first degree with Honours
Class II, Division 2, or higher, or a Masters at Pass level
either in journalism or in a related area, or possess equivalent
qualifications, or relevant industry based experience of approximately
four years.
1. For a candidate with a bachelor degree at pass level or
equivalent the total course requirements shall be 96 credit
points. Subjects will comprise:
Qualifying Course (48 credit points)
Subjects selected from 900 level subjects offered by the
Graduate School of Journalism to be passed at a credit level
or higher
Compulsory Subject (24 credit points)
JOUR992 - Major Journalism Presentation
Elective Subjects (24 credit points)
Subjects selected from 900 level subjects offered by the
Graduate School of Journalism or subjects selected from 300
level subjects offered by other academic units approved by
the Head of School.
2. For a candidate who has completed a bachelor degree at
Honours Class II, Division 2 or higher, or the Master of Journalism
passed at a credit level or higher, the total course requirement
shall be 48 credit points. Subjects will comprise:
Compulsory subject (24 credit points)
JOUR992 - Major Journalism Presentation
Elective subjects (24 credit points)
Subjects selected from 900 level subjects offered by the
Graduate School of Journalism or subjects selected from 300
level subjects offered by other academic units approved by
the Head of School.
3. All applicants must submit a statement detailing their
research history, together with a proposal (800 words maximum)
of their intended research.
Subjects leading to the Honours Master of Journalism by
coursework:
Compulsory Core Subject:
| JOUR992 |
Major Journalism Presentation |
Elective Subjects:
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