Global Communications (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Global Communications
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
The interaction of strategic communications and journalism in the national and international context provide valuable insights for students seeking to advance their career in public relations or journalism.
The course includes two compulsory core subjects in journalism and global communications and a range of elective options, providing a rich variety of content to students wishing to develop advanced insights into journalism and strategic communications in an international context.
Students also develop extended pieces of writing in a variety of forms, enabling them to fine tune their writing skills.
Contact hours
Approximately 6 contact hours per week if studying full-time. 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 Grade 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 Communications with Honours is available through an additional semester (six months), and requires submission of a 15 000-word thesis worth 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.