Master of Arts - Research (Journalism)

Testamur Title of Degree:	Master of Arts - Research
Abbreviation:	MA-R
Home Faculty:	Faculty of Creative Arts
Duration:	1.5 years or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	72
Delivery Mode:	Supervised individual research (face-to-face coursework may be required depending on entry level)
Starting Session(s):	Autumn or Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1301
CRICOS Code:	042553G

Overview

The Master of Arts - Research (Journalism) is suitable for professional journalists keen on acquiring a tertiary qualification or researching news media industry practice, new communication technology or organisational structure.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Applicants with an Honours Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline at Class II, Division 1 or higher, or equivalent qualifications, may be granted advanced standing and admitted directly into the Thesis.

Applicants without appropriate qualifications may be admitted to the course by undertaking JOUR992 (Research Topics in Journalism) and, on satisfactory completion may be permitted to proceed directly into the Thesis.

In some cases it may be possible to transfer to a PhD after a suitable period of study (normally at least the equivalent of nine months of full-time enrolment).

Applicants must submit a one-page statement detailing their research history and a proposal of 2,000 words. Applicants will be assessed on the relevance of the proposal to the research interests of the program in journalism. Other topics will be considered against the research expertise available in the Faculty.

Applicants applying on the basis of professional media experience must include work samples and verification of employment from their employer(s). Guidelines for submitting the research proposal are at: www.uow.edu.au/crearts/PG/ProposalGuidelines.html

Advanced Standing

Applicants with an Honours Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline at Class II, Division 1 or higher, or equivalent qualifications, may be granted advanced standing and admitted directly into the Thesis.

Course Requirements

The Master of Arts - Research (Journalism) course requires completion of JOUR992 (Research Topics in Journalism) and the submission of a scholarly thesis of approximately 50,000 words. Assessment is by two external assessors.

Course Program

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
JOUR992	Research Topics in Journalism	Spring	24
or
ARTS901	Master of Arts Research Methods	Autumn	24
and
THES924 THES912	Thesis full time Thesis part time	Autumn and/or Spring Autumn and/or Spring	24 12

Major Study Areas

See listing under Doctor of Philosophy (Journalism).