Master of Journalism
Social sciences, journalism and information
Help to inform and shape the future with a career in the innovative world of contemporary journalism. As a journalist today, you’ll find yourself at the edge of a golden age where all modes of media can be combined to tell your story to wider audiences than ever before. This cutting-edge course, taught by renowned industry experts in our multi-million dollar Media Lab, will prepare you for a dynamic career as a multifaceted journalist in the contemporary digital era. <div id=
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Caulfield East
- VIC
- Course code
- CRICOS 082656C
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Course overview
Help to inform and shape the future with a career in the innovative world of contemporary journalism. As a journalist today, you’ll find yourself at the edge of a golden age where all modes of media can be combined to tell your story to wider audiences than ever before. This cutting-edge course, taught by renowned industry experts in our multi-million dollar Media Lab, will prepare you for a dynamic career as a multifaceted journalist in the contemporary digital era. <div id=
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences 2. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
Academic qualifications
Values are shown exactly as the institution publishes them.
Prior tertiary weighted average mark
50%
50%
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
- PTE AcademicOverall 65L 58 · R 58 · W 58 · S 58
- TOEFL iBTOverall 94L 20 · R 19 · W 24 · S 20
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences 2. An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. OR An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences
Additional entry requirement
Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Caulfield | — | — | $47,380per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Journalismmonash.edu
- Monash Universitymonash.edu
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