Journalism - A6008
Master's degree
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.
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Who is the course suited to?
The course is designed for people looking to establish a career as a journalist, or in related areas such as public relations, speech writing or communications. The program is flexible to suit all levels of experience – from ongoing students at the beginning of their careers to qualified journalists who are looking to extend their skills and intellectual understanding of the field.
How will the course help advance your career?
You’ll graduate equipped with the investigative, ethical and storytelling expertise necessary to uncover stories and understand audiences. Importantly, the program also recognises the changing role of journalists today and is designed to prepare you with resourceful skills in freelancing, marketing and running a business.
Career options for this course include: Communications advisor, Digital content writer, Journalist, Media Advisor, Marketing manager, Public relations consultant, Social media manager, or Speech writer. Our graduates have gone on to work for influential media outlets and corporate organisations including: ABC, Austereo, Cricket Australia, Crikey, Herald Sun, Meld magazine, Nova 100, Sony, Telstra, Ten Eyewitness News, The Age, The Conversation, The Courier-Mail, The Examiner, The McPherson Media Group, Toyota, and Westfield.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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Duration |
1 year/1.5 years/2 years (full time), depending on prior qualifications. See entry requirements. |
Start date |
First Semester (February) |
Qualification |
Master of Journalism |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An 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-time | 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. |
Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. |
*Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences
English entry requirements
Level C
| IELTS (Academic): 7.0 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 6.5 and Speaking 6.5 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 65 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 58, Reading 58, Speaking 58 and Writing 58 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
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Partner with another course
Double degree courses allow you to study towards two different degrees at the same time, and graduate with two separate qualifications. And because a required subject in one course can count as an elective in the other, our double degrees take up to two years less than if you studied for the two degrees separately.
Making the application
Future students
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$46,000
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 082656C
Note: the information above is only relevant to international students who are studying on campus. It is not relevant for students studying online in their home country.
International course guides
If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.
International Study Grants
