C04321v2 Master of Advanced Journalism
Award(s): Master of Advanced Journalism (MAdvJour)CRICOS code: 092500G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: City campus
Notes
Applications for this course may only be submitted for Autumn session 2023.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Applications
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course diagram
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Professional recognition
Other information
Overview
The Master of Advanced Journalism is designed to meet the needs of mid-career journalists and graduates seeking a career change. It is a highly industry-focused course that equips students with deep knowledge of journalism, technical skills and the adaptive capacities needed in the current digital dominated media environment. Students who successfully complete the course have current, and forward-looking skills that allow them to operate in digital newsrooms and on other digital facing programs.
The Master of Advanced Journalism equips students with the skills, deep knowledge and adaptive capabilities to build a career in today's rapidly changing and often highly disrupted media landscape.
Students gain hands-on experience in reporting, editing and related production and design skills in a wide variety of text, audio and visual mediums like our award-winning UTS Central News platform or the Foreign Correspondent Study Tour, which is an exclusive partnership with SBS News and SBS Online, giving students the opportunity to file news stories on the ground with the chance of being published.
Students have the opportunity to use, experience and think about emerging areas of journalistic practice, including drones, virtual reality and computer-assisted reporting, and work with leading practitioners in investigative, sports and entrepreneurial journalism.
The overarching aim is to foster agility and innovation in the local, regional and global media landscape which is evidenced by students who gain internships at the Guardian or regional reporting assignments.
The Master of Advanced Journalism is part of an articulated program of study and is suitable for anyone interested in learning how to fully harness the power of journalism, from existing media professionals and journalism graduates needing to upgrade skills or try new things to people interested in realising the full potential of digital disruption.
Course aims
Graduates of the Master of Advanced Journalism:
- have strong and flexible research, reporting and production skills, and a critical understanding of contemporary media;
- are innovative practitioners and agile thinkers who are able to develop new ideas and practices across journalism and media;
- strive towards leadership positions that are grounded in ethical, professional and transparent practice;
- possess the ability to work across platforms, channels and disciplines in digital and emerging environments;
- have an understanding of the role of the media in local, regional, national and global contexts.
Career options
Career options include reporter, producer, presenter and editor across all types of private and public media, broadcast and publishing organisations including digital start-ups, the not-for-profit sector, digital content producers, content writers, and non-media publishers.
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| 1.1 | Possess an advanced understanding of the professional skills and techniques in a range of contexts appropriate to contemporary journalism practice |
| 1.2 | Apply a high level of initiative to create content using multiple techniques and within industry accepted frameworks of accountability |
| 2.1 | Understand the complex capabilities of computer-assisted learning, data and other numeric-based techniques for advanced academic inquiry |
| 2.2 | Reflect critically on the theory and professional practice of contemporary journalism |
| 2.3 | Plan and execute a substantial research-based project, demonstrating advanced communication and technical research skills |
| 3.1 | Ability to apply professional skills responsibly and respectfully in multiple cultural and ethno-centric contexts |
| 4.1 | Understand how journalism practice can advance story-telling, understanding and cohesion within and across Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities |
| 5.1 | Develop and maintain collaborative networks, contacts and linkages within industry bodies and across disciplines, while ensuring ethical practice and social responsibility at all times |
| 6.1 | Demonstrate advanced skills in engagement to enable effective communication with multiple stakeholders, using traditional and emerging techniques |
| 6.2 | Harness multiple channels of communication, understanding the power and limitations of each as a tool to spread information and engage specific audiences and communities. |
Key
The first digit of each CILO indicates the relevant graduate attribute:
- Professional Readiness
- Critical and Creative Inquiry
- International and Intercultural Engagement
- Indigenous Competencies
- Active Citizenship
- Effective Communication
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
For applicants with a bachelor's degree:
- the degree must be in the field of education, management and commerce, society and culture (e.g. Bachelor of Arts), or creative arts
- if the degree is not in the field of education, management and commerce, society and culture, or creative arts, applicants must also have a minimum of two years' related professional work experience. Employment experience is assessed according to the response provided by applicants via the employment question and CV on their UTS e-application.
For applicants with a master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification, the qualification can be in any field of study.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Applications
Recognition of prior learning
Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Journalism (C06104) are eligible for recognition of prior learning for completed subjects.
Course duration and attendance
The Master of Advanced Journalism is offered in a one-and-a-half years, full-time or two-and-a-half years, part-time basis.
Course structure
The Master of Advanced Journalism totals 72 credit points of study, made up of 48 credit points of core subjects and 24 credit points of electives.
Full-time students are required to undertake 24 credit points a session. Part-time students should undertake 8 or 16 credit points a session.
Course completion requirements
| STM91174 Core subjects (Advanced Journalism) | 48cp | |
| CBK91223 Electives (Advanced Journalism) | 24cp | |
| Total | 72cp |
Course diagram
Course program
Typical course programs are shown below for full-time and part-time students, commencing in Autumn session.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57083 Advanced Journalism | 8cp | |
| 57232 Media Law and Accountability | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91223 Electives (Advanced Journalism) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57088 Journalism Studies | 8cp | |
| 57085 Digital Journalism and Beyond | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91223 Electives (Advanced Journalism) | 24cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57193 Data and Computational Journalism | 8cp | |
| 57194 Journalism Major Project | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91223 Electives (Advanced Journalism) | 24cp | |
| Autumn commencing, part time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57083 Advanced Journalism | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91223 Electives (Advanced Journalism) | 24cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 57085 Digital Journalism and Beyond | 8cp | |
| 57088 Journalism Studies | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57232 Media Law and Accountability | 8cp | |
| 57193 Data and Computational Journalism | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91223 Electives (Advanced Journalism) | 24cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 57194 Journalism Major Project | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK91223 Electives (Advanced Journalism) | 24cp | |
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Journalism (C06104) and the Master of Advanced Journalism.
Professional recognition
- Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA)
- Students are eligible for student membership of the MEAA and access to the MEAA, Women in Media and Walkley Foundation network which provides skill development programs.
Other information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on:
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