Master of International Journalism (MC-INTJOUR) // Course structure

Course structure

Students in the 200 and 150 point programs are strongly advised to complete JOUR90020 in their first semester of the degree. This subject will be a prerequisite for the existing subjects JOUR90005, JOUR90008 and JOUR90023, unless the course coordinator grants exemption from these requirements, which may be done on the grounds of previous study or industry experience.

200 point program

Coursework Only Option:

• One compulsory subject (25 points)
• A minimum of 75 points of core subjects (75 points)
• Other core subjects or elective subjects (100 points)

or

Minor Thesis or Journalism Project option:

• One compulsory subject (25 points)
• A minimum of 37.5 points of core subjects
• Other core subjects or elective subjects (100 points)
• Journalism Thesis or Journalism Project (37.5 points)

150 point program

Coursework Only Option:

• One compulsory subject (25 points)
• A minimum of 62.5 points of core subjects
• Other core subjects or elective subjects (62.5  points)

or

Minor Thesis and Journalism Project option:

• One compulsory subject (25 points)
• A minimum of 37.5 points of core subjects
• Other core subjects or elective subjects (50 points)
• Journalism Thesis or Journalism Project (37.5 points)

100 point program

Coursework Only Option:

• A minimum of 62.5 points of core subjects
• Other core subjects or elective subjects (37.5 points)

or

Minor Thesis and Journalism Project option:

• A minimum of 25 points of core subjects
• Other core subjects or elective subjects (37.5 points)
• Journalism Thesis or Journalism Project (37.5 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option:

Capstone Stream 1: JOUR90015 Journalism Thesis Part 1 and JOUR90016 Journalism Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)

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: JOUR90017 Journalism Project Part 1, JOUR90018 Journalism Project Part 2 and JOUR90019 Journalism Project Part 3 (37.5 points total)

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

Capstone Stream 3: JOUR90021 International Traditions in Journalism (12.5 points) and JOUR90003 Journalism Internship (12.5 points) OR JOUR90023 International Business Journalism (12.5 points) and JOUR90003 Journalism Internship (12.5 points)

Last updated: 18 April 2025