About Journalism

Many of our postgraduate coursework programs have been designed to allow easy progression between certificates and diplomas. Units completed in the certificates often contribute to a diploma in the same discipline. This allows you to study towards high qualifications with ease. This is just one area where postgraduate study at Murdoch provides you with the flexibility necessary to make it easier for you to meet your professional and personal goals.

Employment Prospects

The diploma is an industry preparation course. Graduates have gained jobs in daily print, radio and television journalism, corporate communications, public relations, alternative media, and as freelance writers.

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How to apply

To apply for one of our programs you must submit all the required documentation outlined in the checklists below.

You can submit documentation via post, email, facsimile or in person. Please be aware that in order to gain a full offer you must meet our minimum entry requirements and all your original transcripts will need to be sighted by one of our Admissions Officers.

Please use the appropriate checklist below that is most appropriate to you.

PG Application Checklist (degree holders):

1. Complete the postgraduate application form.
2. Submit all of your completed qualifications and the transcripts of your results.
   • This will help the university to properly assess your application.
   • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
3. Enclose certified copies of your English test score (IELTS or TOEFL) if applicable.
4. Submit your resumé.
5. Enclose a complete International Students Personal Statement.
6. Enclose two complete International Referees Reports.
   • These are to be completed by your referees
7. An application fee should be included along with the application. Applications sent without this fee will not be processed.
   • Postgraduate application fee – AED 300
8. Enclose two passport size photographs.
9. Enclose your passport copy with visa page.

PG Application Checklist (work experience applicants):

1. Complete the postgraduate application form.
2. Submit all of your completed qualifications and the transcripts of your results.
   • This will help the university to properly assess your application.
   • Incomplete applications will not be processed.
3. Enclose certified copies of your English test score (IELTS or TOEFL) if applicable.
4. Submit your resumé.
5. Enclose a complete International Students Personal Statement.
6. Enclose two complete International Referees Reports.
   • These are to be completed by your referees
   • They must be professional references preferably from your current or previous employer
   • Letters demonstrating your workforce history
   • They must support your resumé
7. An application fee should be included along with the application. Applications sent without this fee will not be processed.
   • Postgraduate application fee – AED 300
8. Enclose two passport size photographs.
9. Enclose your passport copy with visa page.

Restriction

All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.

Student applications

If you would like to apply for this course you can now:

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Course Details

Postgraduate Certificate in Journalism (PgCertJour)

Length of course	1 semester full time internal study
Fee information	2009 fees-AED 30,000 per semester
Location	Dubai International Academic City
Murdoch course code	C1065
Points	12
Details	This one-semester certificate is for graduates of any discipline who want to gain practical skills and an understanding of the professional practice of journalism. It will help them develop new career choices in the media and allied industries.
Course Structure - 12 points Core Units - 8 points MCC545 Media Law and Ethics — 4 pts MCC541 News Reporting and Writing — 4 pts Specified Electives - 4 points Select from the following: MCC616 Radio Project — 4 pts MCC544 Radio Presenting and Producing — 4 pts MCC540 Journalism and Society — 4 pts MCC543 Radio News — 4 pts MCC627 TV News — 4 pts MCC5491 Journalism Project — 4 pts

Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (PgDipJour)

Length of course	1 year full time internal study
Fee information	2009 fees-AED 60,000 per annum
Location	Dubai International Academic City
Murdoch course code	P1050
Points	24
Details	This diploma is for those who want to understand and practice print and/or broadcast journalism. It will provide the full range of skills you need to be a news professional, including reporting and writing, print and broadcast news production, law, ethics, journalism theory, feature-writing, subediting, desktop publishing and industry internships.
Course Structure - 24 points Core Units - 12 points MCC545 Media Law and Ethics — 4 pts MCC541 News Reporting and Writing — 4 pts MCC540 Journalism and Society — 4 pts Specified Electives - 8 points Select from the following: MCC616 Radio Project — 4 pts MCC544 Radio Presenting and Producing — 4 pts MCC543 Radio News — 4 pts MCC5491 Journalism Project — 4 pts MCC627 TV News — 4 pts General Electives - 4 points Select from any 500/600-level units offered by the University including from any of the above, subject to individual unit prerequisites.