The UNSW Master of Journalism and Communication is a two-year full-time postgraduate university degree in contemporary journalism, media studies and communications. This master’s degree will empower you with the hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge to understand and shape the global news media and communication industries.
Key features
Make an impact
Through this degree, you’ll learn the concepts that underpin ethical journalism and put them into practice through professional experience. Alongside this, you’ll have the opportunity to take electives with experts in the humanities, including globalisation, politics and climate change.
Research project
In your final semester of study, you'll have the option to devise and independently undertake a major research project.
Prepare for the professional world
Through our student-led news platform, Newsworthy you’ll have the opportunity to build a portfolio of real-world journalism. As you learn by doing, you’ll be mentored by seasoned industry professionals, including Connie Levett, former Digital Editor at The Sydney Morning Herald.
You’ll also undertake a media internship as part of the degree through which you’ll gain up to 150 hours work experience with a host organisation, giving you industry experience and connections.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
Bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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