Graduate Certificate In Multicultural Journalism

The purposes of the Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Journalism are:

1. To provide a path for journalists to attain higher academic qualifications;
2. To educate members of community organisations wanting to contribute to multicultural news services;
3. To provide a cross - cultural context in news definition, production and presentation;
4. To provide a grounding in journalism for students who are not professional journalists but plan to work in, or contribute to, multicultural news media.

Length of Course and Requirements for Admission
Candidates for the course should normally hold a degree or be able to show evidence of at least two years of relevant work experience. In special circumstances, representatives of multicultural communities wanting to contribute to multicultural news media services may be admitted as candidates on the basis of other academic qualifications or relevant professional experience. Students are required to successfully complete a program of studies which must total 24 credit points.

Students shall discuss their proposed program with an academic adviser from the Graduate School of Journalism prior to enrolment.

Advanced standing will be given only on the basis of documented professional experience in either print, radio or television journalism.

The course normally takes three sessions to complete part-time. The course is best suited for part-time study. Generally JOUR949 cannot be commenced before completion of the other core subjects. Full-time study may be permitted only by approval of the Head of School.

Program of Study

Subjects Leading to the Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Journalism

* These subjects are also available off campus or by flexible delivery.