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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Master of Arts - MA8224 - Combined Arts/Social Sciences
Master of Journalism and Communication - MJournComm8232 - Journalism and Communication
Master of Journalism and Communication - MJournComm8237 - Journalism and Communication

Specialisation Structure
48 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 48 UOC.

Admission Block Credit

If you are in program 8237 Journalism and Communication, you will have been issued 24 UOC Admission Block Credit. You must complete a further 48 UOC as follows.

Advanced Disciplinary - Practice Path

You must complete either the Research Path (18 UOC) or the Practice Path (12 UOC) or you can complete both for a total of 30 UOC. The following 12 UOC make up the Practice Path.

Advanced Disciplinary - Research Path

You must complete either the Research Path (18 UOC) or the Practice Path (12 UOC) or you can complete both for a total of 30 UOC. The following 18 UOC make up the Research Path.
Note: If you withdraw from the Research Path, the course ARTS5100 will be considered a prescribed elective.

Prescribed Electives

You must take at least 18 UOC, up to a maximum of 36 UOC of the following courses.

Note:
1. Most courses are only run in ONE semester for the year, and students are strongly advised to plan their program accordingly, as otherwise courses may not be available.
2. LAWS8139 and LAWS8141 require a minimum WAM of 75.

Research Project Maturity Requirement

The following course can only be taken in the final semester of enrolment, requires successful completion of at least 24 UOC and a minimum WAM of 75. You must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in ARTS5100 and must obtain permission from the program authority.

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