Global Communications (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Global Communications
Length
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
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
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, relevant 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
Honours is available via an additional semester (six months), and requires submission of a 15,000-word thesis worth 60 credit points.
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.