Content
Master of Arts Specialisation Journalism
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 year or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 15600
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 1 year or part time equivalent
Units
  • 8 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 18400
  • On-campus
    AUD 20800

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts, or other approved award at USQ or another accredited tertiary institution

Students intending to undertake research or project work should note that selection of any research topic is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor and students must accept faculty guidance in their selection.

How to apply

Closing dates

Applying directly to USQ:

  • Semester 2, 2013 - applications close Monday 1 July 2013 
  • Semester 3, 2013 - applications close Monday 28 October 2013
  • Semester 1, 2014 - applications close Monday 17 February 2014.

Credit for previous study or work experience

You may be eligible for credit if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Alternate pathways to university study

A number of other pathways are also available if you haven’t been able to study previously or don’t meet the requirements for entry into your program of interest.

International entry requirements

English language requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 (or better) (no component lower than 6.0)
  • TOEFL (paper based): 570 (or better) (with minimum test of written English score of 5)
  • TOEFL (electronic): 230 (or better) (with essay rating of at least 5)
  • TOEFL (internet based): 90 (or better) (with 20 minimum in all bands)
  • Pearson (PTE Academic): 58 (or better) (with no communicative score lower than 58)
  • Singapore, Hong Kong, British 'O' Level English: 'C' or better

Pre-requisites

  • 3-year bachelor degree with a major in a relevant area, or equivalent professional experience.

Students intending to undertake research or project work should note that selection of any research topic is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor and students must accept faculty guidance in their selection.

International how to apply

CRICOS code: 072983D

Closing dates

  • Semester 2, 2013 - applications close Monday 1 July 2013
  • Semester 3, 2013 - applications close Monday 28 October 2013
  • Semester 1, 2014 - applications close Monday 17 February 2014. 

International credit for previous study or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for credit to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

International alternate pathways to university study

Pathway programs are also available if you don’t meet the English entry requirements mentioned above.
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