Overview

At the News and Entertainment Media program offered by Edith Cowan University you’ll learn the basics of journalism to the practicalities of reporting and presenting news, entertainment and other content, across tv, radio, streaming, online, and various digital storytelling platforms.

And because we have specialist studio units that replicate working media newsrooms and production houses, you’ll make news and entertainment shows while working to industry deadlines, and a focus on live delivery.

Career Opportunities

This course can lead you to a huge variety of media roles. These include reporter/journalist, editor, photojournalist, investigative journalist, columnist, tv and radio news presenter, producer, director, social media manager, Youtuber, content creator, blogger/vlogger, podcaster, podcast producer, screen writer, video editor, sound engineer, copywriter, communications manager, media relations specialist, press secretary, voice over artist or storyteller.

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Programme Structure

Courses Include

News and Entertainment Journalism
Radio Presentation and Production
Multiplatform News and Entertainment
TV Presentation and Production
Media Production Studio
Media Production Internship

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-19 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-09 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Joondalup, Australia

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 9 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Australia

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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

PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS code 117363A

All applicants are required to meet the published entry requirements. This course allows eligible applicants to use their Bachelor, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma studies as the basis for up to 60 credit points of Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning (CRPL), where they have completed a degree in a specified discipline (or with appropriate experience):
You may be able to receive CRPL if you have any of the following:
A Bachelor degree, or major, in a related discipline*, or
A Bachelor degree with relevant coursework, plus two years relevant work experience^, or
A Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma, of Broadcasting (or equivalent).
*Related discipline refers to any Broadcast Media or Journalism related discipline.
Relevant course work includes Arts or Creative Industries with any major (other than those above).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37700 AUD / year

≈ 37700 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

23400 AUD / year

≈ 23400 AUD / year

Living costs

Joondalup

Australia

1400 - 2500 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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