310431 v.1 Master of Arts (Journalism)

MACurtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 058729B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

The Master of Arts (Journalism) forges a strong link between the theoretical and professional work of journalism and is suitable for those seeking a career change or for undergraduate students wishing to expand their understanding of the profession. Students will participate in the production of a number of news publications, culminating in an individual project designed to extend their theoretical, practical and professional knowledge.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree or equivalent in any discipline, preferably with at least three years of professional experience, or a Graduate Diploma in Journalism with a satisfactory performance that will contribute to the master qualification.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is of three semesters full-time or equivalent part time study. Available to internal students only.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Graduate Diploma in Journalism

Course Organisation

The course consists of course work units in both theoretical and practical aspects of journalism leading to the development of a final research project. Students may specialise in either print or broadcast journalism as well as undertake individual projects.

Professional Recognition

Graduates will be eligible to join the association that represents journalists - the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance.

Career Opportunities

Graduates would be expected to find employment in the news media or related industries using their communication, research and production skills. Opportunities will be available locally, nationally and internationally. Graduates will be eligible to join the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance, journalism's professional body.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
304410	v.2	Journalism 510 - Media Law	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 3 OPTIONS		75.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
304422	v.2	Journalism 511 - Media Ethics	3.0	25.0
		SELECT 3 OPTIONS		75.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
310564	v.1	Media, Society and Culture 691- Master Project	2.0	100.0
		OR
310565	v.1 *	Media, Society and Culture 693 - Master Project	2.0	50.0
		OR
310566	v.1 *	Media, Society and Culture 694 - Masters Project	2.0	50.0
				100.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified)			Hrs/Wk	Credit
304423	v.2	Journalism 512 - Radio News	4.0	25.0
304424	v.2	Journalism 513 - Print News	3.0	25.0
304425	v.2	Journalism 514 - Feature Writing	3.0	25.0
304426	v.2	Journalism 515 - TV News	3.0	25.0
304429	v.2	Journalism 517 - Industry Placement		25.0
304430	v.2	Journalism 518 - Photojournalism	3.0	25.0
304431	v.2	Journalism 594 - Advanced Independent Study	8.0	50.0
304432	v.2	Journalism 595 - Print Production	4.0	50.0
304433	v.2	Journalism 596 - Advanced Radio News	3.0	50.0
304435	v.2	Journalism 597 - Television Current Affairs	3.0	50.0
304436	v.2	Journalism 598 - Studio Production and Presentation	4.0	50.0

MSC 693 and MSC 694 are compulsory alternatives for part-time students in place of MSC 691. These units will be studied across two semesters.

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.