Master of Arts (Journalism)
The Master of Arts (Journalism) will help you develop your capacity for specialised study, research and scholarship at a higher level and advance your knowledge in a specialised area. You will be able to combine journalism courses with study in a second subject, giving you the opportunity to develop a high standard of achievement in your knowledge and practice of journalism. Study consists of coursework and an advanced reporting project.
Career opportunities
Want to advance your career? This Master’s degree will equip you with the skills to work in radio, television, online and print media, throughout Australia and overseas. You will also be prepared to work as a news and specialist reporter, columnist, commentator, copywriter, producer, sub-editor, editor, newsreader and presenter.
Journalism skills are also highly valued in the public relations, publishing, law, commerce and business industries, with experienced journalists becoming media officers, publishers, editors, speechwriters for government officials, politicians and executives, and corporate communicators.
Other majors
Other majors for the Master of Arts are: Anthropology, Applied Media, Communication and Media Studies, Corporate Communication, Creative Media, Editing and Publishing, English Literature, History, International Relations, Music, Social Sciences, Theatre and Visual Arts.
