Master of Multimedia Journalism
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications. This 1.5 year Masters course is designed for people seeking specialist journalism skills and knowledge to complement a Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma 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 journalisms 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.
Structure
Credit Points: 300
Subjects
- JOUR5003 Online & Text-based Journalism
- JOUR5002 Audio & Deadline Journalism
- JOUR5012 Understanding Journalism
- JOUR5005 Video Journalism & Storytelling
- JOUR5016 Entrepreneurial Journalism
- JOUR5004 Long Form Journalism
- JOUR5000 Ethical Frameworks and Media Law
- JOUR5010 Audio & Visual News Presentation
- COMS6004 Masters Professional or Creative Project
- JOUR6004 News Day
- JOUR5006 News Internship
- NETS5004 Social Media, Communities and Networks
Standard entry requirements
Typically, applicants require a 3- or 4-year bachelors degree in an unrelated field from a recognised tertiary education institution OR a Graduate Certificate (applicants may be eligible for credit for recognised learning). Students who have completed a bachelors degree in journalism, or any previous versions of the course at Curtin University are not eligible for entry to this course.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Curtin Perth | Domestic: $31,155 International: $50,357 | No |
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