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100pt Program
Master of International JournalismCourse Entry PointYear: 2024
100pt Program
Contact information
Currently enrolled students:
Contact Stop 1
General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
Contact: 'Make an enquiry' at http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/19-master-of-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: 8 November 2024
Structure
100 credit points
Duration:
One year full-time / two years part-time
100 point program requirement
- A minimum of 25 credit points of core subjects
- A maximum of 37.5 credit points of elective subjects
- Between 25 and 50 credit points of capstone stream requirement
Please note:
- The Thesis capstone option requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment in the thesis subjects.
- The Journalism Project capstone option requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment in the project subjects.
Course Structure
Capstone Stream 1 - Minor Thesis Option
- At least 25 points from the Core Subjects list below
- No more than 25 points from the Elective Subjects list below
- Capstone subjects (50 points): ARTS90032 Research Principles & Practices Graduate, JOUR90015 Journalism Thesis Part 1 and JOUR90016 Journalism Thesis Part 2
or
Capstone Stream 2: Internship Option
- At least 37.5 points from the Core Subjects list below
- No more than 37.5 points from the Elective Subjects list below
- Capstone subjects (25 points): JOUR90003 Journalism Internship and JOUR90006 Dilemmas in Journalism: Law and Ethics
or
Capstone Stream 3: Journalism Project Option
- At least 37.5 points from the Core Subjects list below
- No more than 37.5 points from the Elective Subjects list below
- Capstone subjects (25 points): JOUR90025 Journalism Project Part 1 and JOUR90026 Journalism Project Part 2
Subject Options
Core subjects
Minimum of 25 points
Please note: JOUR90020 is a prerequisite for the following subjects JOUR90005, JOUR90008, JOUR90009, JOUR90013 and JOUR90023. Students in the 100 point program can request from the course coordinator exemption from this requirement. This exemption to enrol may be granted on the grounds of previous study or industry experience.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR90021 | International Traditions in Journalism | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JOUR90023 | International Business Journalism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JOUR90022 | Photojournalism |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| JOUR90004 | New Media Storytelling | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JOUR90005 | Audio Journalism | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JOUR90008 | Video Journalism |
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| JOUR90013 | Investigative Journalism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective subjects
Maximum of 37.5 points
Media/Journalism
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR90011 | Data Journalism | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JOUR90006 | Dilemmas in Journalism: Law and Ethics |
February (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MECM90009 | Global Crisis Reporting | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PUBL90003 | The Contemporary Publishing Industry | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PUBL90006 | Writing and Editing for Digital Media |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| PUBL90009 | Advanced Editing for Digital Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PUBL90010 | Print Production and Design |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
August (Off Campus)
|
12.5 |
| PUBL90013 | Writing and Editing for Magazines | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JOUR90024 | Advanced Audio: Podcasting | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| PUBL90014 | Legal Issues in Arts and Media | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| JOUR90020 | International Journalism - Key Skills |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| PUBL90027 | The International Publishing Industry | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Understanding Australia and the World
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIA90001 | Human Rights in Southeast Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| DEVT90039 | Civil Society, NGOs and the State | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HPSC90012 | Trust, Communication and Expertise | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| INTS90007 | Rising China in the Globalised World | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM90007 | Contemporary Middle East and South Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ISLM90008 | Islam and Politics: Interfaith Relations | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| MULT90059 | Social Enterprise Incubator |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| POLS90012 | Trade Policy Politics & Governance | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| POLS90058 | Asia-Pacific: Zone of Conflict or Peace? | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| LING90002 | Presenting Academic Discourse |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| ESLA90001 | Professional Speaking Communication | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ESLA90002 | Advanced Self-Editing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
The Environment and Climate Change
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENST90004 | Climate Change Politics and Policy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| ENST90005 | Environmental Policy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| HPSC90010 | Environment and Knowledge | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Health
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| POPH90206 | Health Policy | March (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Business and Economics
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MGMT90011 | Managing Stakeholders | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MGMT90015 | Human Resource Fundamentals |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| MGMT90025 | People and Change | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MKTG90003 | Public Relations | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MKTG90004 | Marketing Management |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Capstone Requirement Options
Capstone Stream 1 - Minor Thesis (50 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.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTS90032 | Research Principles & Practices Graduate |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| JOUR90015 | Journalism Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
| JOUR90016 | Journalism Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
Capstone Stream 2 - Internship (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to combine knowledge of and experience in international journalism, supporting potential professional pathways.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR90003 | Journalism Internship |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| JOUR90006 | Dilemmas in Journalism: Law and Ethics |
February (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
June (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Capstone Stream 3 - Journalism Project (25 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.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOUR90025 | Journalism Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| JOUR90026 | Journalism Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Links
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication
Last updated: 8 November 2024