Master of Journalism & Communication
Master of Journalism & Communication
Overview The UNSW Master of Journalism and Communication is a two-year full-time postgraduate university degree in contemporary journalism, media studies and communications. Key features Make an impact Through this degree, you’ll learn the concepts that underpin ethical journalism and put them into practice through professional experience. Alongside this, you’ll have…
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Overview
The UNSW Master of Journalism and Communication is a two-year full-time postgraduate university degree in contemporary journalism, media studies and communications.
Key features
Make an impact
Through this degree, you’ll learn the concepts that underpin ethical journalism and put them into practice through professional experience. Alongside this, you’ll have the opportunity to take electives with experts in the humanities, including globalisation, politics and climate change.
Research project
In your final semester of study, you’ll have the option to devise and independently undertake a major research project.
Prepare for the professional world
Through our student-led news platform, Newsworthy you’ll have the opportunity to build a portfolio of real-world journalism. As you learn by doing, you’ll be mentored by seasoned industry professionals, including Connie Levett, former Digital Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald.
You’ll also undertake a media internship as part of the degree through which you’ll gain up to 150 hours work experience with a host organisation, giving you industry experience and connections.
Learn with technology
UNSW focuses on learning through new and emerging technologies to ensure you’re experienced with the tools you’ll use as a professional. Our facilities contain the most current technologies, including media production equipment, advanced software and mobile journalism kits.
Deep critical thinking
You’ll be taught by research leaders with significant industry experience, who will guide you in understanding and critiquing the past, present and future of our media landscape. ? Understanding how journalism and communications relate to national and global politics, government, corporate communication, and digital media will enable you to predict shifts in Australian and global media industries, setting you up for dynamic and adaptable career.
Future careers
Whether you’re an industry professional wanting to progress your career, or you’re hoping to move into the journalism, news and media industries, you’ll graduate from the Master of Journalism and Communication with the confidence, experience and knowledge to go after what you want.
Potential careers
You’ll learn dynamic knowledge and adaptable skills, setting you up for diverse career paths in:
Journalism
Public relations
Corporate communications
Digital media
Film, television and radio
Government roles
Education
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
