Overview

The Master of Journalism at Monash University 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.

Careers and opportunities

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.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Journalism practice

Media, law and ethics

Video journalism

Photography

Digital journalism

Broadcast

Investigative and data journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-03 00:00:00

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Semester one

As an international student, apply for a place anytime throughout the year

Mid-year:

Application dates vary by faculty but generally close in mid-June

Language

English

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 082656C

Entry level 1:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average.

Entry level 2:

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

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:

An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

43400 AUD / year

≈ 43400 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

30200 AUD / year

≈ 30200 AUD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Journalism.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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