The aim of this course is to foster innovative thinking based on a critical understanding of the digital forces buffeting the news media industry. Graduates of the program: - have strong and flexible research, reporting and production skills, and a critical understanding of contemporary media - are innovative practitioners and agile thinkers who are able to develop new ideas and practices across journalism and media - strive towards leadership positions that are grounded in ethical, professional and transparent practice - possess the ability to work across platforms, channels and disciplines in digital and emerging environments - have an understanding of the role of the media in local, regional, national and global contexts.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies. All applicants, except UTS undergraduate journalism graduates, need to submit the following: 1. a CV 2. an example of their professional work, which includes: - links to or the text of any journalistic work, or - links to the applicant's own website, blogposts or published essays and opinion articles, or - storytelling forms that include short stories, essays, and short documentary style audio and video recordings. If none of the above is available, applicants may provide a short essay of no more than 1000 words about key challenges facing journalism and the news media industry. For applicants with a bachelor's degree: - the degree must be in the field of education, management and commerce, society and culture (e.g. Bachelor of Arts), or creative arts - if the degree is not in the field of education, management and commerce, society and culture, or creative arts, applicants must also have a minimum of two years' related professional work experience. Employment experience is assessed according to the response provided by applicants via the employment question on their UTS e-application. For applicants with a master's, graduate diploma or graduate certificate qualification, the qualification can be in any field of study. The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 6.5; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 24; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score 58; or CAE: 185-190 with a writing score 176.