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Master of Journalism
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Journalism |
Abbreviation: |
MJour |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Creative Arts |
Duration: |
12 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn or Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
573 |
CRICOS Code: |
026812E |
Overview
The Master of Journalism (MJ) is a practical coursework program, designed to provide critical educational and vocational training in journalism. It assists students in adapting to structural and technological change and promotes critical evaluation of professional journalism processes through its teaching and research.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
The Master of Journalism is available to students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in the relevant stream or individuals with industry experience.
Qualified journalists who possess an undergraduate degree will be considered for entry with three years professional journalism experience.
Qualified journalists who do not have an undergraduate qualification are eligible for consideration on the basis of evidence of at least five years full-time experience.
Applicants with an undergraduate degree must provide certified academic transcripts and curriculum vitae (CV) outlining work history and/or academic study. Applicants with experience in journalism or a media-related industry must provide details of employment history (CV).
Applicants must provide an 800 word opinion article on the topic “Journalists - who are they really?” If applying on the basis of industry experience, samples of work are required.
Information about the University of Wollongong's English Language Requirements can be found at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/english/index.html.
Selected applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Credit Arrangements
Credit transfer may be granted for a particular subject(s) on the basis of previous education, training or professional experience. An application for credit transfer must be accompanied by certified copies of documents or other evidence to substantiate the request. Evidence may include academic transcripts, samples of published work, and letters from employers verifying experience and length of service.
Students seeking credit transfer are advised to contact the Faculty or UniAdvice for further details and refer to the General Course Rules.
Course Structure/Requirements
Students are required to undertake a program of study totalling 48 credit points. This will be made up of a combination of subjects offered within the Journalism Schedule or in combination with other Faculties. The program of study must be discussed with the Journalism Program Coordinator prior to enrolment.
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
Compulsory | |||
Plus 24 credit points chosen from the following: | |||
With approval of the Course Co-ordinator, up to 12 credit points may be selected from subjects from the undergraduate schedule or other faculties. | |||
Further Information
For further information on Awards or Degree Rules, please see the General Course Rules.
