Global Communications With Honours (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Global Communications with Honours
Length
18 months
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
In addition to coursework subjects for the Master of Global Communications, Honours students complete a 15,000-word thesis or practice-based equivalent. Students are advised to enrol in this program if they intend to continue on to a higher degree.
Contact hours
The coursework component requires approximately 6 contact hours per week if studying full-time. The thesis component requires regular meetings with a supervisor for thesis consultation and direction. Students undertaking the Journalism 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 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, with at least a B average.
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
Additional information
The Master of Global Communication with Honors is available through an additional semester (six months), and requires submission of a 15 000-word thesis with 60 credit points.
Career opportunities
Graduates have diverse opportunities in media organisations, government and inter-governmental agencies, campaigning/advocacy organisations and research or training institutes. Graduate positions can include: journalist, communications officer, campaign or advocacy officer, international media expert, policy and research officer (in government, business, academic, and non-government organisations), Doctoral and post-Doctoral researcher/analyst.