The Master of International Journalism is targeted at students interested in understanding and producing journalism in an international field of practice, where it is important that key skills are complemented by an understanding of different professional traditions, conventions, cultures and challenges.

The Master of International Journalism combines an emphasis on key skills - news gathering and news writing, video, audio, digital and social media production - with an international outlook on how different media operate in different cultures and markets. It also focuses on particular areas where a transnational perspective and knowledge is important, such as business and finance journalism.

The degree supports understanding of the different expectations, pressures and opportunities of journalism in different industry, regulatory and cultural environments, and is particularly tailored for students from an international background.

It prepares graduates to be confident and knowledgeable practitioners in a diverse and rapidly changing international field of practice, while equipping them with the skills to successfully operate in the fast-changing environment of digital journalism.

Who is it for?

The Master of International Journalism provides perspectives and skills that will enable students to work in international environments, and will support international students who are interested in undertaking a degree that could enable them to practice as journalists in their home countries. Here, it differs in emphasis from the Master of Journalism, which focuses on equipping students with writing and presentation skills for Australian and other English-speaking industry settings.

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 points of Compulsory subjects
• 100 points of Core or Elective subjects

AND

• 75 points minimum of Core subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points minimum of Core subjects (Thesis or Project option)
• 37.5 points of Capstone subjects (Thesis or Project option)

150 point program

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

This is for graduates who have completed at least one year of relevant professional work experience, or graduates of a relevant undergraduate degree, or graduates of an undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in a related discipline.

• 25 points of Compulsory subjects

AND

• 62.5 points minimum of Core subjects (Coursework option)
• 62.5 points of Core of Elective subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 37.5 points minimum of Core subjects (Thesis or Project option)
• 37.5 points of Capstone subjects (Thesis or Project option)
• 50 points of Core or Elective subjects (Thesis or Project option)

100 point program

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

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

• 37.5 points of Core or Elective subjects

AND

• 62.5 points of Core subjects (Coursework option)

OR

• 25 points minimum of Core subjects (Thesis or Project option)
• 37.5 points of Capstone subjects (Thesis or Project option)

Capstone requirement

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

View the Handbook entry

A Master of International Journalism readies you for work in professional fields including:

• Broadcast, print and digital journalism
• International communications
• Multi-national firms
• Mobile and social media
• Media advocacy

2 year course: an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent) 1 year course: An honours degree (or equivalent) i

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.