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Master of Journalism (MC-JOURN) // Course structure

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Course structure

200 point program

Duration: 2 years full-time / 4 years part-time

 

Coursework Only Option:

  • one compulsory subject (25 points)
  • core subjects (minimum of 75 points)
  • elective subjects (maximum of 100 points)

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Minor Thesis Option:

  • one compulsory subject (25 points)
  • core subjects (minimum of 75 points)
  • JOUR90015 Journalism Thesis Part 1 and JOUR90016 Journalism Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)
  • elective subjects (maximum of 62.5 points)

 

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time

  • core subjects (minimum of 62.5 points)
  • elective subjects (maximum of 87.5 points)


100 point program

Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time

  • core subjects (minimum of 62.5 points)
  • elective subjects (maximum of 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: JOUR90010 Newsroom-Applied Professional Practice (12.5 points) and JOUR90003 Journalism Internship (12.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to complete a professionally focussed project under industry standard supervision, aimed at publication in The Citizen, and participating in the newsroom experience and also completing a 20 day placement in the industry.

 

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.

Last updated: 8 February 2026