Graduate Coursework

Master of Journalism

  • Course code: MC-JOURN
Clock
Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Location
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
Calendar-month
Intake
February, July
Key dates
Dollar
Fees
Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) available
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Entry pathways
Special entry options and Access Melbourne are available
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Overview

200 point program (2 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary.

  • 25 point of Compulsory subject
  • 75 points of Core subjects

AND

  • 100 points of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

  • 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
  • 62.5 points of Elective subjects (Thesis option)

150 point program (1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is for graduates of a relevant undergraduate degree, or equivalent.

  • 62.5 points minimum of Core subjects
  • 87.5 points maximum of Elective subjects

100 point program (1 year full-time or part-time equivalent)

This is for relevant honours graduates or those who have completed at least one year professional work experience in a closely related field, in addition to relevant background study.

  • 62.5 points minimum of Core subjects
  • 37.5 points maximum of Elective subjects

Capstone requirement

Students must complete one of three available Capstone streams for this degree at the 200 point level (some are Coursework-based and some are Thesis-based). For more information on subjects, Capstone streams, and detailed information, please view the Handbook entry for this course.

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