Overview 2021
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the International Online Course Guide (PDF 809KB) for courses that are offered to international students
We are no longer taking applications for this version of the degree (R7J) as from 2020.
Continuing students in this course, refer to the archived page link above for the year you commenced.
Course structure
Core units
The Masters in Journalism, Media and Communications provides students with the opportunity to undertake a research project in JMC at an advanced level. Depending on the project chosen students will produce either a substantial portfolio and exegesis or a research…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 |
The Masters in Journalism, Media and Communications provides students with the opportunity to undertake a research project in JMC at an advanced level. Depending on the project chosen students will produce either a substantial portfolio and exegesis or a research…
Credit Points: 25
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
Hobart | Winter school |
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This unit summarises key developments in journalism, media and communications theory, approaches and methods. It reviews the work of significant theorists and addresses a range of approaches. Various methodological resources are outlined for students, helping them to both undertake their…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
View all details for HEJ412 Researching Media and Communication
This unit provides students with an understanding of contemporary issues in journalism, media and communications from various international perspectives, together with an awareness of the social and political contexts of traditional and new media. Three issues will be covered in…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for HEJ413 Current Issues in Journalism, Media and Communications
This unit builds on the skills you learned in your Bachelor degree with a major in Journalism, Media and Communications or equivalent. Through a focused reading, application and evaluation of key concepts and debate in journalism, media and communications this…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for HEJ414 Topic in Strategic Communication
Science communication has an increasingly vital role to play in a modern, global society. The growing awareness of the threat of climate change, along with the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, has highlighted the importance of the effective communication of science.…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Spring school |
This unit explores how to use theoretical material from media studies in a practical setting. Students will work on an individual or a group project of their design in consultation with staff members. The theoretical foundations of this unit will…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for HEJ418 Theory to Practice in Journalism, Media and Communications
This unit equips students to produce content and tell stories across a range of media. A variety of digital tools, delivery options and conceptual approaches will be explored as students design, research and produce their content. Academic and technical staff…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Semester 2 |
This unit introduces students to the practical skills of strategic communication. It provides students with a strong foundation for participation in the media and communication industries across a variety of media platforms and formats. Students will be introduced to important…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
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Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
Recent global events and a dynamic media landscape have highlighted the importance of public relations (PR) practitioners as a central component of contemporary strategic communications practice.This unit will develop your understanding of historical, theoretical, and practical approaches to public relations…
Credit Points: 25
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Hobart | Semester 1 |
Students will engage practically with a range of screen documentary styles exploring documentary film, television and online media. Building on basic broadcast and web skills, this unit will allow students to develop their technical and journalistic skills through the production…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
In this unit students will undertake an internship of no less than ten days with an industry provider to gain workplace experience. They will critically analyse a relevant industry or industry-related problem. To be accepted into this unit students are…
Credit Points: 25
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
Hobart | Winter school |
This unit offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised fieldwork in the area of journalism, media and communications.…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for HEJ610 Fieldwork in Journalism, Media and Communications
This unit combines creative practice with business acumen to help students become independent, innovative andsuccessful media and communications practitioners working across a range of industries and platforms. Offered asan intensive face-to-face week in Hobart supported by online activities, the unit…
Credit Points: 25
This unit is currently unavailable.
View all details for HEJ611 Media and Communications Entrepreneurship
Entry requirements
Eligibility
Continuing students in this course, refer to the archived page link above for the year you commenced. New students refer to R7Y.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
2021 Total Course Fee (international students): TBA *.
Course cost based on a rate of $31,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
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