Journalism and Australian studies program

The National Centre for Australian Studies (NCAS) offers an innovative, vocationally oriented graduate program in journalism and Australian studies. The program provides a comprehensive introduction to Australian society and culture and has a national and international orientation designed to optimize the contribution graduates will make to their profession using a full range of media technologies.

Graduates of the program will:

• have a strong introductory understanding of Australian society and culture in its historical and geographical context
• have strong professional research and reporting skills in a range of media technologies and formats
• be equipped with the necessary skills and attributes either to enter professional practice in the news media or, for qualified journalists, to extend their existing skills and intellectual understanding of journalistic practices
• understand and be able to contribute to the important role of professional and ethical journalism in the service of the public right to know and democratic processes, and have an effective understanding of the role of journalism and the media in local, national, regional and global contexts.

For further information on the double Masters degree, please visit the online handbook here for course information and fees.

Industry relevance

The program provides an entry-level qualification for a professional journalism career, and a mid-career course for working journalists seeking to extend their expertise and refresh the intellectual basis of their practice.

Beautiful, cosmopolitan location and campus

The Caulfield campus of Monash University, where the Publishing and Editing courses are taught, is 12 minutes by train away from Melbourne and the dynamic, cosmopolitan centre of Australia’s most liveable city. The campus is a lively, multicultural environment for over 14,000 students and staff engaged in a wide range of activities, surrounded by beautiful inner garden suburbs. Learn more about the location of the campus.

Course description

The Masters of Journalism and Australian Studies is a 2 year double Masters degree program full time, or 4 years part time, and offers students a combination of core and elective subjects in the areas of journalism and Australian studies.  For further information visit the online handbook.

How do I apply?

The application process can be quite involved and you will need to supply information to the university. View detailed information about the application process on the Faculty of Arts Future Students website.

Who do I contact for more information?

• Academic enquiries (Journalism), Prof Chris Nash Chris.Nash@monash.edu
• Academic enquiries (Aust Studies), Prof Bruce Scates Bruce.Scates@monash.edu
• General queries, contact the Faculty of Arts