Master of Multimedia Journalism

1 Years On Campus Masters Program

Curtin University Perth

Program Overview

Curtin University’s Master of Multimedia Journalism is a 1.5-year on-campus program designed for graduates from other disciplines who want to build the practical reporting and production skills needed for contemporary journalism. Students develop capabilities across news writing, radio, video, multimedia production, social media, media law and ethics, and professional journalism, preparing them for work across modern media platforms.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1: Students build their core journalism capabilities through units such as Graduate News Writing and Reporting, Graduate Radio News, and Graduate Video News, developing practical skills across written, audio and visual reporting. The curriculum also introduces areas such as Understanding Journalism, Graduate Media Law and Ethics, and Graduate Feature Journalism, helping students understand journalism's professional, legal and ethical responsibilities.

Final Semester: Students progress toward professional multimedia practice through units including Graduate Multimedia News Production, Graduate Social Media, Communities and Networks, and Entrepreneurial Journalism. The program brings these skills together through advanced journalism work, enabling students to produce content for contemporary media environments and develop a professional portfolio.

Focus areas: Multimedia journalism, news writing and reporting, radio, video, multimedia news production, social media, journalism ethics and law, feature journalism, entrepreneurial journalism, digital storytelling and professional media practice.

Learning outcomes: Practical reporting, advanced research, interviewing, multimedia production, written communication, audio and video journalism, digital content creation, media literacy, professional communication and the ability to work across contemporary newsroom formats. Curtin's journalism training is designed around the practical reporting skills required by the journalism industry.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Curtin states that its journalism staff are members of the Journalism Education and Research Association of Australia (JERAA), an organisation focused on raising standards in journalism education and research.

Reputation (employability rankings): Curtin ranks #1 in Western Australia for Communication and Media Studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, according to Curtin University.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The Master of Multimedia Journalism at Curtin University is designed around practical journalism production, giving students experience creating content for contemporary media formats while working with industry-standard equipment and software. Students can develop a professional portfolio through Curtin’s student newsroom and Western Independent, while the university’s media production facilities provide opportunities to work with professional cameras, digital editing systems, audio production and television technologies.

Students gain practical experience through the following program-specific opportunities and facilities:

Student Newsroom: Students work in Curtin’s student newsroom and produce journalism for the Western Independent news website, gaining experience in publishing news, audio, video and photographic content.
Western Independent: Students can publish their journalism publicly through this Curtin student news publication, building a portfolio while working to newsroom-style deadlines.
Industry-standard Software: Journalism students have access to Adobe Premiere Pro, NewsBoss digital editing systems and Adobe InDesign for video editing, newsroom production and publishing.
Media Production Studio: The studio provides a hands-on environment with HD and 4K-compatible technology, digital systems for recording and post-production, audio editing and sound mixing, and live-streaming capabilities.
Professional Cameras: Students have access to digital still and video cameras and broadcast-quality production equipment for photojournalism and television work.
Multimedia Production: Students can develop content across online, audio and video formats, reflecting the multi-platform skills required in contemporary journalism.
Portfolio Development: Publishing articles, audio, video and photographs through Western Independent gives students tangible work that can contribute to a professional journalism portfolio.
Industry Experience: Curtin promotes work-integrated learning as part of the student experience, helping students develop practical career skills and connections with industry.
Postgraduate Study Facilities: Postgraduate students can use the TL Robertson Library, including a dedicated postgraduate study room with computers and a bookable meeting room on the Curtin Perth campus.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of Curtin University’s Master of Multimedia Journalism are prepared for careers across digital, broadcast, print, and emerging media industries, combining strong reporting skills with expertise in multimedia storytelling and digital content production. The program equips students to work in fast-changing media environments where journalists are expected to produce content across multiple platforms using contemporary technologies. Typical career pathways include Multimedia Journalist, Digital Content Producer, Broadcast Reporter, Communications Specialist, Social Media Editor, and Media Adviser.

Curtin’s strong industry connections and practical learning approach help students build professional networks and employment-ready skills:

Career services: Curtin’s Careers and Employability team provides career counselling, resume and interview support, networking events, employer presentations, career fairs, and access to the online Curtin Careers platform for jobs and internships.
Industry engagement: Students learn from academics with professional journalism experience and engage with industry through practical projects and media-focused learning activities.
Professional facilities: Students gain hands-on experience using Curtin’s journalism and digital media facilities, including multimedia production environments and contemporary media technologies.
Employment outcomes: According to the Australian Government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey, Curtin graduates report strong full-time employment outcomes and competitive graduate salaries across communication and media-related fields.
Global career opportunities: Graduates can pursue employment in news organisations, digital media companies, government communication units, public relations agencies, corporate communications teams, and international media organisations.
Industry relevance: The program’s focus on multimedia reporting, digital storytelling, audience engagement, and cross-platform communication aligns with the changing needs of contemporary media employers.
University networks: Curtin maintains partnerships and connections with industry, government, and community organisations, creating opportunities for collaboration, projects, and professional engagement.

Further Academic Progression: Graduates may continue into higher research degrees such as a Master by Research, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or pursue specialised postgraduate study in fields such as Strategic Communication, Digital Media, Public Relations, Screen Studies, Media Research, or Communication and Cultural Studies. These pathways can lead to careers in academic research, policy development, media leadership, and advanced professional practice.