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Universities Australia Curtin University Courses Master of Multimedia Journalism

Master of Multimedia Journalism
at Curtin University

Bentley, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 43,500
Country Rank-
Duration18 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

This 1.5 year postgraduate course is designed for people seeking specialist journalism skills and knowledge to complement an undergraduate degree from a different area. There is a strong emphasis on practical newsgathering skills, and students will learn how to produce multimedia journalism using industry-standard facilities and technology. Students will start creating news for online, radio and video in their first semester, and will be introduced to journalism’s crucial role in democracy. Students will experience work integrated learning as reporters for the Curtin journalism news website, Western Independent. They will have the opportunity to focus on a particular area of interest, such as sports or political reporting. They will also learn how to promote themselves and their journalism through a dedicated Entrepreneurial Journalism unit. Later in the course, students will be taught advanced research and interviewing skills that will allow them to produce engaging long form journalism.

Course Content
What you'll learn
- Understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research and publication, as well as reflective practice
- Assess and evaluate information, and synthesise key facts, themes, and ideas in creating multimedia journalism
- Communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional contacts and a range of audiences. Assess the application of existing and emerging technologies on journalism to create effective professional work
- Understand the discipline Journalism and the role of journalists and journalism in a globalized world; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional practices in Journalism
- Acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and the impact of these on journalism: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to marginalised groups
- Demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively within the legal and ethical parameters of journalism
Entry Requirement
Entry requirements

A bachelor degree or graduate qualification in an unrelated field from a recognised institution OR a Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Journalism (applicants may be eligible for credit for recognised learning). Students with a Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication) or Bachelor of Communications including the Journalism Stream or Specialisation may be eligible for credit for recognised learning.

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) Overall band score-7.0
Fees & Scholarships
International student indicative fees
- Total indicative course fee-$43,500*
- Indicative year 1 fee-$29,000*

Cost Of Studying At Curtin University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Multimedia Journalism at Curtin University