Master of Multimedia Journalism 18 months Postgraduate Programme By Curtin University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,336 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

3Scholarships

Main Subject Area

JournalismMain Subject Area

Programme 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.

Programme 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
Jan

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
20,770 AUD
International
31,336 AUD

Scholarships

Global Merit Scholarship

Global Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2027

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

English scholarship

English scholarship
Bachelors Master MBA Open

Value

$7496

Deadline

26 Dec 2035

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

COLFUTURO Scholarhip

COLFUTURO Scholarhip
Master PhD MBA Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2035

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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