Postgraduate Research
Welcome to the Higher Degrees Program of the Journalism and Media Research Centre
(JMRC), UNSW. JMRC offers supervision in Masters of Art by Research and PhD Degrees. We have a relatively small but high-quality program supporting our students to undertake advanced research degrees in the dynamic research culture of a leading centre.
Information Sources
For general information about the Postgraduate Research Studies at UNSW please visit the website of the Graduate School of Research (GRS), the body that handles most relevant matters.
Important information is also outlined at the website of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) .
JMRC also has some additional policies, resource, and information relevant for our students, which can be found in the JMRC Postgraduate Research Handbook. (current as of 2011).
JMRC Postgraduate Research
The Journalism and Media Research Centre welcomes enquiries from students considering Postgraduate Research.
Prospective students enrol with the Centre and another School at the University.
For any queries or further information regarding Master or PhD Study through JMRC, please contact
Kerrie McLeod, JMRC Postgraduate Research Administrator: e: jmrcenquiries@unsw.edu.au t: +61 2 9385 8927
A/Prof David McKnight, JMRC Postgraduate Research Coordinator: e: d.mcknight@unsw.edu.au ; t: +61 2 9385 8536
JMRC Supervision
JMRC has several staff available for PhD supervision:
- A/Prof Jane Mills
- Dr Kath Albury
- Associate Professor Kate Crawford
- Associate Professor David McKnight
- Professor Judy Motion
- Dr Nasya Bahfen
- Dr Bem le Hunte
Supervision for Media Higher Degrees is also available in School of English, Media and Performing Arts and College of Fine Arts.
JMRC staff are able to undertake joint supervisions, or co-supervisions, with colleagues from other Schools or Centre at UNSW.






