GraduateCommunications & Media
Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced)
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Certificate in Journalism (Advanced) at the University of Melbourne is associated with the Master of Journalism, developing critical and technical journalistic skills through three compulsory subjects over six months full-time or part-time. The course covers integral journalism understandings with the option to study further advanced subjects.
Graduates move into roles across all media platforms, including TV, print or radio journalist and reporter, editor and subeditor, and blogger and copywriter.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 2 parts
Note
- Students commencing in the Mid-Year Intake can only take this program part time
50 Points
- Researching/Writing Stories
- Audio Journalism
- Dilemmas in Journalism: Law and Ethics
Admissions
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% in appropriate subjects, or equivalent. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include Journalism, Political Science, Media and Communications, Broadcasting and TV Hosting, Radio and Television Science, Digital Media, Professional Writing, Network New Media, Creative Writing. Or Have five years of documented relevant experience which demonstrates the capacity to undertake the course successfully. Relevant experience for this course may include roles in Journalism. Please note this is not a complete list of possible disciplines and work experience. Relevance is always assessed on a case-by-case basis. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry score
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