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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