Master of Journalism

Tuition:	A$30,000 (Fees subject to change without prior notice)
Duration:	one-year program starting in January
Dates:	January May September
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REQUIREMENTS:
Academic:	University Degree or significant work experience
IELTS:	Overall band score of 6.5. Reading & Writing 6.0
TOEFL:	550 paper-based 213 computer-based. TWE of 5

This program is offered to graduates of any discipline as well as qualified journalists, and is designed to accommodate both those new to journalism through coursework subjects, and those already practicing in the industry via its newsroom mode. It is a program clearly focussed on preparing graduates for work as journalists by offering a range of practical experiences grounded in a sound theoretical base. The focus is on creating journalism work to a professional standard and in adopting best practice industry techniques.

Newsroom mode	Career Outcomes
On approval the Master of Journalism degree may be taken in newsroom mode. This will allow working journalists to build their daily work into their studies. The newsroom mode comprises 6 subjects (each 20cps) and is generally completed in two years of part-time study. It is important to note that additional work is required out of newsroom hours to ensure the level of academic rigour expected in a postgraduate program.	This program is the ideal path for anyone pursuing a career as a specialist reporter, news director or editor. It is an innovative degree which offers a blend of theory and practice focused on professional postgraduate training in journalism.
Attendance	Work Experience and Internships
Most students undertake four subjects per semester* (equivalent to 40 credit points). You may, however, enrol in fewer subjects and extend your degree over a longer period. Bond's Teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects. International students are required to study a minimum of 30 credit hours (three subjects equivalent) per semester to fulfil Australian study visa requirements.	Some students without practical workplace experience, or with workplace experience in a field different from their studies, choose to undertake an internship as part of their degree. This intensely practical professional development approach fosters graduates who are ready, willing and able to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact in the workplace.

Program Structure

Core (2)

	Research Methods in Humanities and Social Sciences
	Epistemology and Theory of Knowledge

To be completed in the first two semesters of enrolment.

Foundation (4)

Plus 4 subjects:

	Advanced News Writing
	Journalism Ethics and Law

and two from:

	Mass Media Institutions
	Print Journalism Production
	Minor Journalism Research Project
	Journalism Internship

Electives (6)

6 elective subjects selected from the H&SS list of postgraduate subjects which may include two of those listed above.

Newsroom Mode

On approval the Master of Journalism can be taken in Newsroom Mode. This will allow working journalists to build their daily work into their studies.

The newsroom mode comprises:

Core (6)

(Each 20 credit points):

	Journalism Research Project 1
	Journalism Research Project 2
	Journalism Research Project 3
	Journalism Research Project 4
	Journalism Research Project 5
	Journalism Research Project 6

This program is generally completed in 2 years of part time study. It is important to note that additional work is required out of newsroom hours, to ensure the level of academic rigor expected in a postgraduate program.

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