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104 weeks
On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time
March, July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
AUD $32,992 (2026 indicative first year fee) / AUD $69,284 (indicative total course fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available.
Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Intakes
March, July
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Core journalism subjects
Cross-platform capabilities in audio, video and photo journalism, and the history, principles and techniques of professional journalism.
Elective subjects
e.g. media law, management theory, globalisation, health policy, climate change, podcasting, data journalism, or writing and editing for magazines.
Capstone project
Final project with options including a placement and professional project under industry-standard supervision.
Common Questions
Yes, you can take your existing knowledge from a relevant undergraduate degree or professional experience and apply for advanced standing to complete your degree sooner.
At the end of the degree, you can choose from several capstone options: building real-world experience by completing a placement and professional project under industry-standard supervision; integrating your knowledge and research skills by planning and executing a research-based project; or focusing on your craft by completing a substantial professional project – such as a portfolio of articles, a podcast or a multimedia presentation – under industry-standard supervision.
You can broaden your knowledge with elective subjects across key fields affecting modern journalism such as media law, management theory, globalisation, health policy, and climate change, or choose options that dig deeper into key specialisations within the industry, such as podcasting, data journalism, or writing and editing for magazines.
Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for the Master of Journalism at the University of Melbourne.
The Master of Journalism has intakes in March and July each year, and takes 2 years to complete full time or 4 years part time, and is delivered on campus at Parkville.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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