150 Point Master of International Journalism

Overview

The Master of International Journalism (MIJ) 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. It particularly seeks to cater for aspiring journalists or mid-career professionals concerned to develop an international career, by providing an in-depth focus on different traditions, media systems and industry environments. The Masters of International Journalism combines an emphasis on key skills - newsgathering and newswriting, 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 how globalisation and digitisation are contributing to change within and across these settings. 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. The degree also offers the potential for substantial coursework elements, including Internships, Journalism Project and Journalism Thesis, to be completed in international settings.

Last updated: 30 January 2024

Structure

150 credit points

Subject Options

Compulsory subject

Core subjects

Minimum of 62.5 points (coursework only option) or 37.5 points (thesis or project option)

Elective subjects

Maximum of 62.5 points (coursework only option) or 50 points (thesis or project option)

Media/Journalism

Understanding Australia and the World

The Environment and Climate Change

Health

Business and Economics

Capstone Requirement options

Capstone Stream 1 - Minor Thesis (37.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific Journalism research by planning and executing a substantial research-based project.

Capstone Stream 2 - Journalism Project (37.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to complete a substantial professionally focused project under industry standard supervision. This might be a book, portfolio of articles or other substantial journalistic project.

Capstone Stream 3 - Internship (25 points)

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Links

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication

Last updated: 30 January 2024