Program Overview

Master of Multimedia Journalism (Global)

Overview

The Master of Multimedia Journalism (Global) is a two-year postgraduate course that combines journalism expertise with insight into human rights and international relations. This course is designed to equip students with strong reporting skills and a background in international relations and human rights, preparing them to become influential voices in an interconnected world.

Course Structure

This course builds on the 1.5-year Master of Multimedia Journalism to include specialist skills in international relations and human rights. Students can choose to focus their skills in an area of interest, such as sports or political reporting. In the final year, students will sharpen their research skills and analytical thinking through a professional journalism project or research dissertation.

Admission Criteria

Typically, applicants require a 3- or 4-year bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field from a recognised tertiary education institution OR a Graduate Certificate (applicants may be eligible for credit for recognised learning). Students who have completed a bachelor’s degree in journalism, or any previous versions of the course at Curtin University, are not eligible for entry to this course.

English Requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

• Writing: 7
• Speaking: 7
• Reading: 6.5
• Listening: 6.5
• Overall band score: 7

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic fee paying postgraduate: $22,224 (2025 Fee year)
• International students: Please refer to the Curtin University website for international student fees.

Location

• Curtin Perth

How to Apply

Please review information on how to apply for the campus of your choice. Each campus has different application deadlines.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Multimedia Journalism (Global) course can pursue careers in:

• Journalism/reporting
• Communications
• Digital content creation
• Human rights reporting
• International correspondence
• Media relations
• News presentation
• Social media journalism
• Writing

What You'll Learn

• Understand and apply a range of learning strategies; take responsibility for one's own learning and development; sustain intellectual curiosity and develop a commitment to professional research and publication, as well as reflective practice
• Assess and evaluate information, and synthesise key facts, themes, and ideas in creating and understanding journalism
• Communicate appropriately with colleagues, professional contacts, and a range of audiences. Assess the application of existing and emerging technologies on journalism to create effective professional work
• Understand the discipline of Journalism and the role of journalists and journalism in a globalized world; understand and apply established knowledge, principles, and professional practices in journalism
• Acknowledge the interrelationship between local, national, and global perspectives and cultures, and the impact of these on journalism: recognise individual human rights, and appreciate the importance of cultural diversity and the sensitivities which may be created when engaging with and representing issues pertaining to marginalised groups, and how such representation impacts perspectives locally and globally
• Demonstrate professional behaviour and standards and work collaboratively within the legal and ethical parameters of journalism

Why Study Multimedia Journalism (Global) at Curtin?

• Learn from experts: Our journalism staff are members of the Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia, an association dedicated to raising the standard of teaching in journalism.
• Strong industry connections: Benefit from our formal internship arrangements with all major media companies in Western Australia, including Seven West Media, the ABC, WAtoday, and Network 10.
• Excellent reputation: Curtin’s long-standing journalism program has an excellent reputation for producing job-ready graduates.