The double degree provides the knowledge, understanding and skills used in science journalism. Students explore the role of science and media in society, modern multimedia technology and science communication.
For the arts component, students complete a journalism major and an arts minor. The course encourages a comparative journalism approach and knowledge of a second language. Final-year students have the opportunity to take work experience overseas.
The science component includes a major and minor, two science core units and additional science electives in biology, chemistry, environmental and resource management, human physiology, applied statistics, mathematics and computing.
Graduates with skills in both science and communication are in demand in areas including journalism and science writing, other media-related occupations and multimedia.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | First semester, second semester |
| Duration | 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time | 4 years |
| Credit points | 192 total for course | 192 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,310 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $27,000 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 037823M |
| Monash course code | 2131 | 2131 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts | Faculty of Arts |
| Contact | http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/current/coursework/contact_us/ |
International Student Enquiries Telephone: +61 3 9627 4852 Email: study@monash.edu.au |
Equivalent Australian Year 12.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English.
English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for on campus studies should be made online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Equivalent Australian Year 12. Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.
Units 3 and 4 a study score of at least 35 in English (ESL) or 30 in any other English.
English at a minimum of grade four at standard level.
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; or TOEFL 580 with a TWE of 4.5; or a computer-based TOEFL 237 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5; or an Internet-based TOEFL score of 90 with 22 in Writing and no section lower than 20
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Current VCE or IB students studying in Victoria should apply online through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Application forms for off campus (distance education) studies can be accessed online. The forms are then submitted to the faculty.
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