Master of Multimedia Journalism 18 months Postgraduate Program By Curtin University |Top Universities
Program Duration

18 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

31,336 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

JournalismMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This 1.5 year postgraduate course is designed for people seeking specialist journalism skills and knowledge to complement an undergraduate degree from a different area. There is a strong emphasis on practical newsgathering skills, and students will learn how to produce multimedia journalism using industry-standard facilities and technology. Students will start creating news for online, radio and video in their first semester, and will be introduced to journalism’s crucial role in democracy. Students will experience work integrated learning as reporters for the Curtin journalism news website, Western Independent. They will have the opportunity to focus on a particular area of interest, such as sports or political reporting. They will also learn how to promote themselves and their journalism through a dedicated Entrepreneurial Journalism unit. Later in the course, students will be taught advanced research and interviewing skills that will allow them to produce engaging long form journalism.

Program overview

Main Subject

Journalism

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This 1.5 year postgraduate course is designed for people seeking specialist journalism skills and knowledge to complement an undergraduate degree from a different area. There is a strong emphasis on practical newsgathering skills, and students will learn how to produce multimedia journalism using industry-standard facilities and technology. Students will start creating news for online, radio and video in their first semester, and will be introduced to journalism’s crucial role in democracy. Students will experience work integrated learning as reporters for the Curtin journalism news website, Western Independent. They will have the opportunity to focus on a particular area of interest, such as sports or political reporting. They will also learn how to promote themselves and their journalism through a dedicated Entrepreneurial Journalism unit. Later in the course, students will be taught advanced research and interviewing skills that will allow them to produce engaging long form journalism.

Admission requirements

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A bachelor degree or graduate qualification in an unrelated field from a recognised institution OR a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Journalism (applicants may be eligible for credit for recognised learning). Students with a Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) or Bachelor of Communications including the Journalism Stream or Specialisation may be eligible for credit for recognised learning.
18 Months
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  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

20,770 AUD
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International Students

31,336 AUD
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