Master of Arts - Research (Journalism)
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Arts - Research
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Abbreviation:
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MA-Res
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Home Faculty:
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Faculty of Creative Arts
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Duration:
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1.5 years or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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72
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Delivery Mode:
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Supervised individual research (face-to-face coursework may be required depending on entry level)
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn or Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1301
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CRICOS Code:
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042553G
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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 the appropriate qualifications or research background 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 apply to transfer to a PhD after a suitable period of study (normally at least the equivalent of nine months of full-time enrolment) and establishing the research is at the PhD level.
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/ under Postgraduate Studies.
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 be 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
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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JOUR992
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Research Topics in Journalism
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Spring
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24
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or
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ARTS901
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Master of Arts Research Methods
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Autumn
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24
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and
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THES924
THES912
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Thesis full time
Thesis part time
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Autumn and/or Spring
Autumn and/or Spring
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24
12
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Major Study Areas
See listing under Doctor of Philosophy (Journalism).
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