Student testimonials

Hear from Master's alumni and current students on what it’s like to study at the School of Film, Media and Journalism.

Thanks to the industry experience, academic knowledge and critical thinking skills they gained in their time at Monash, these individuals have gone on to secure roles as: partnerships coordinator, marketing and corporate communication manager, content manager, associate editor and senior journalist, content curator, financial planning analyst and social media coordinator.

Monash Master of Communications and Media Studies alumni Olivia OuYnag stands in front of a building and garden in her graduation gown and cap, smiling at the camera.

Olivia OuYnag

2018, Master of Communications and Media Studies

Olivia currently works as Partnerships Coordinator at Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.

〝These practical courses were really fun, and the campus provided all the facilities and equipment. I learnt a lot from these courses that I used in my job.〞

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Monash Master of Communications and Media Studies alumni Rachel Yao is standing in front of a corporate sign and smiling at the camera. She has long dark hair and is wearing thick black rimmed glasses.

Rachel Yao

2005, Master of Communications and Media Studies

Rachel is a Marketing and Corporate Communication Manager for Hager Group has worked on brands such as Tesco, Nestle and Pantene.

〝Critical thinking as well as the ability to communicate and convey a message to a diverse range of people is the best gift I gained from my master’s course.〞

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Monash Master of Communications and Media Studies alumni Ifrah Nassar is smiling at the camera standing against a white background. She has long curly, wavy hair.

Ifrah Nassar

2017, Master of Communications and Media Studies

Ifrah is currently the Content Manager at Recruiterflow, a reputable software service company in India.

〝Before my Master's, I wouldn’t have known how to research and critically analyse topics, but these are skills I’ve gained and utlise in my role when creating and publishing thought pieces.〞

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Monash Master of Journalism alumni Kanida Snood looking directly and intently at the camera. She’s standing in front of a grey background and has her dark hair tied up off her face.

Kanika Sood

2016, Master of Journalism

Kanika is an Associate Editor and Senior Journalist at trade news publication Financial Standard, based in Sydney.

〝The internships were invaluable to me because they helped open doors for me – especially as I was an international student who didn’t have a network of friends or family in Australia.〞

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Monash Master of Journalism alumni Joy Joshi has his face turned towards the camera over his shoulder. He is wearing a black overcoat and is standing in front of a busy streetscape.

Joy Joshi

2018, Master of Journalism

Joy is Content Curator for Twitter.

〝Not all universities are lucky enough to have such great facilities, so as a student it was really great to capitalise upon the amenities and stand out among other graduates.〞

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Monash Master of Journalism alumni Grace Kalac stands holding the AFL premiership cup in front of a yellow and black wall. She is smiling at the camera and her long blonde hair is falling in front of her shoulders.

Grace Kalac

2018, Master of Journalism

Grace’s internship with Richmond Football Club while studying her Master's led to a full-time position as their Digital Content Officer.

〝I interned a lot throughout my course and found that each opportunity led me to the next, through networking but also because of the skills I developed.〞

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Monash Master of Cultural and Creative Industries alumni Maryana Elizabet is standing in a garden with a screen of bamboo behind her. She is wearing a dark suit with a crisp white shirt and smiling at the camera.

Maryana Elizabet

2017, Master of Cultural and Creative Industries

Maryana is currently in a senior financial planning and analysis role with Traveloka, a creative travel company.

〝In my current role, I do a lot of analysis, so I need to be able to convey and deliver the right message and interpret numbers, graphs and diagrams. I learned these skills during my Master’s degree and I really treasure them.〞

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Monash Master of Cultural and Creative Industries alumni Brodie Turner stands in a foyer space with his hands clasped in front of him, smiling at the camera. He has short hair and is wearing a black top with yellow and white long sleeves.

Brodie Turner

2018, Master of Cultural and Creative Industries

Brodie is currently the Safeguarding, Content and Inclusion Coordinator at Stratton Oakmont Productions.

〝This degree empowered me to think big and see the industry as a whole rather than an archipelago of different projects.〞

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Monash student Shrishti Dokwal stands in a university room with one hand on her hip smiling at the camera. She’s wearing a bright and flowing orange top.

Shrishti Dokwal

Currently studying Master of Strategic Communications Management.

Shrishti’s career has included the role of Marketing Consultant at Forbes Magazine.

〝I have naturally become a better strategic planner and writer based on what this course has taught me.〞

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Monash Master of Communications and Media Studies alumni Amy Loughlin is looking up towards the camera. She is standing outside with timber panelling behind her and wearing a floral top.

Amy Loughlin

2020, Master of Communications and Media Studies

Amy is currently Social Media Coordinator at Melbourne Women in Film Festival.

〝I found that our units were able to cater to all of us and never felt too far out of depth.〞

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