Global Communications With Honours (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Global Communications with Honours
Length
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
Application
Apply directly to the university by 11 February. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $12,520 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the humanities and social sciences or cognate discipline with a B average. In the absence of a B average, appropriate professional experience is considered.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Additional information
Mid-year entry (July intake) is also available.
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.