The Master of International Journalism at the University of Melbourne targets students interested in understanding and producing journalism in an international practice field.

The Master of International Journalism emphasises key skills - the news gathering and news writing, video, audio, digital and social media production - with an international outlook on how different media operate in different cultures and markets. 

It also focuses on particular areas where a transnational perspective and knowledge is important, such as business and finance journalism.

The degree supports an understanding of the different expectations, pressures and opportunities of journalism in a different industry, regulatory and cultural environments. 

It is particularly tailored for students from an international background.

It prepares graduates to be confident and knowledgeable practitioners in a diverse and rapidly changing international field of practice while equipping them with the skills to operate successfully in the fast-changing environment of digital journalism.

The Master of International Journalism provides perspectives and skills that will enable students to work in international environments and will support international students who are interested in undertaking a degree that could enable them to practice as journalists in their home countries. 

Here, it differs in emphasis from the Master of Journalism, which focuses on equipping students with writing and presentation skills for Australian and other English-speaking industry settings.

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
• Passport or Visa Documents
• CV
• Two Professional Referees

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• An undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance; and
• Relevance of previous studies

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 50 points of credit:

• An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent; or
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline and a Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent; or
• An undergraduate degree in any discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent, and at least two years of documented relevant work experience

Applicants with the following may be awarded up to 100 points of credit:

• An honours degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent; or
• An undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%) or equivalent, and at least two years of documented relevant work experience

Applicants seeking credit for relevant work experience must document their experience with a brief curriculum vitae detailing the experience, contact details of two referees who can confirm the authenticity and nature of the experience claimed, and a cover letter that explains how the experience is relevant to the program and prepares them for it.