Journalism (Double Masters with University of Warwick)

Offering a truly international perspective, this double degree course combines a Master of Journalism at Monash (in Melbourne, Australia) with a Master of Arts taught in the Department of Politics and International Studies at Warwick University (in Coventry, England).

You will be prepared for careers in international journalism or international relations combined with communications.

This in-the-field integration of global politics and journalism through study in Europe and Australia has been designed by leading practitioners across both fields.

It develops the skills needed to meet the current and future challenges faced by journalism and international relations practitioners globally.

The Master of Journalism course at Monash is structured in two parts. Part A. Core Master's study and Part B. Advanced expertise. Students in the double degree course with Warwick complete Part A and Part B of the Monash course and the requirements for one of the Master of Arts degrees offered through the Department of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick.

PART A. Core Master's study

These studies draw on best practices within the broad realm of journalism studies.Through a combination ofacademic and practice-based work, students gain a solid foundation in all production technologies – print, video, radio and online – in metropolitan, regional and international contexts.

PART B. Advanced expertise

The focus of these studies is professional or scholarly work that can contribute to a portfolio of professional development. You have two options.

Qualifications

An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification/ experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent.

OR

An Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average in both qualifications, or qualification/experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to demonstrate:

1.

strong professional research and reporting skills in a range of media technologies and formats

2.

the necessary skills and attributes either to enter professional practice in the news media or, for qualified journalists, to extend their existing skills and intellectual understanding of journalist practices

3.

an understanding and ability to contribute to the important role of professional and ethical journalism in the service of the public right to know and democratic process

4.

an effective understanding of the role of journalism and the media in local, national, regional and global contexts.