Master of Journalism and Communication

at University of New South Wales

Program Structure

Below is a summary of what you will study in each available stream of the program:

Journalism and Communications Stream A | one year | 8 courses | 48 units of credit (UOC)

• 2 Advanced Journalism core courses

• 4+ Prescribed elective courses

• 1 Research preparation course

• 1 Research project (optional pathway)

Journalism and Communications Stream B | 1.7 years | 10 courses | 72 units of credit (UOC)

• 2 Advanced Journalism core courses

• 4 Media/Journalism courses

• 2+ Prescribed elective courses

• 1 Research preparation course

• 1 Research project (optional pathway)

Journalism and Communications Stream C | two years | 14 courses | 72 units of credit (UOC)

• 2 Advanced Journalism core courses

• 6 Media/Journalism courses

• 4+ Prescribed elective courses

• 1 Research preparation course

• 1 Research project (optional pathway)

Research project

In your final semester of study, you'll have the option to devise and independently undertake a major research project. You'll specialise in an area of interest and build further depth and expertise in that area. Before undertaking the project, you’ll complete a research preparation course. 

One-year accelerated program/ Stream A

You’ll need one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.

• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

1.7 year program/ Stream B

You’ll need one of the following:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline, with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, plus one year relevant professional experience.

• Honours degree or Graduate Diploma* (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

Two-year program/ Stream C

You’ll need:

• Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

*It is expected that a Graduate Diploma will have been completed after an undergraduate degree.

Indicative First Year Fee

AU $39,875

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