Journalism (Graduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Graduate Diploma in Journalism
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
This course is designed for graduates who have little or no background in journalism but seek journalistic skills. Students examine the social and cultural roles of journalism while developing practical skills in writing, research and critical thinking across the full spectrum of media forms.
Course structure
Students take undergraduate subjects from the Bachelor of Journalism to the value of 120 credit points; two subjects must be selected from second- or third-year electives. Subjects available include: Broadcast and Electronic Journalism, Dilemmas in Journalism; Legal and Ethical Issues; Multi-platform Storytelling; Online Journalism Production, Advanced Journalism and Design, and Advanced Journalism Practice. A media internship elective is also available, and is awarded academic credit.
Contact hours
Approximately 9 contact hours per week if studying full-time. Students undertaking the Media Internship elective are required to complete three 3-hour workshops and 120 hours attendance at an approved workplace.
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
21 180
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesSelection
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 96 with no individual score less than 24; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
The course is suitable for those who want to enhance their understanding of journalism, work in the fields of journalism, or corporate/government communications, or upgrade their skills if already working in the industry.