Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of International Journalism in Parkville Australia | The University of Melbourne
The University of Melbourne
|
Parkville Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,992
(c. USD31,525.71)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of International Journalism program is designed for students seeking to master journalism within a global context, where essential skills must be paired with insights into diverse professional traditions, cultural norms, and industry challenges. This degree blends core competencies—including news reporting, writing, and multimedia production across video, audio, and digital platforms—with a global perspective on media operations across various cultures and markets. It highlights specialized fields requiring transnational expertise, such as financial journalism. The program fosters awareness of varying expectations, constraints, and opportunities in journalism across different regulatory and cultural landscapes, making it especially valuable for internationally minded students. Graduates emerge as adaptable professionals ready to thrive in the dynamic world of digital journalism while navigating its international dimensions.
This program offers tools and viewpoints for careers in global media environments and supports international students aiming to practice journalism in their home countries. Its focus distinguishes it from the Master of Journalism, which primarily prepares students for English-language media markets like Australia.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
2 year course: an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent)
1 year course: An honours degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent), AND at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include Journalism, Political Science, Media and Communications, Broadcasting and TV Hosting, Radio and Television Science, Digital Media, Professional Writing, Network & New Media, Creative Writing.
1.5 year course: An undergraduate degree in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline AND a graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline, with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent), OR An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a WAM of at least 70% (or equivalent), AND at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Disciplines often assessed as directly related to this course include Journalism, Political Science, Media and Communications, Digital Media, Professional Writing, Network & New Media, Creative Writing.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.
Tuition
AUD
44,992