The last decade has seen unprecedented changes in communications
technologies and policy. The communications program is based around the need
for a course which meets the academic and research needs of a discrete industry
sector undergoing rapid change. The communications program also emphasises the
need to maintain a critical literacy in information research, which
increasingly requires the development of new skills in technological use and
evaluation and an understanding of issues in information access.
In this context, 'communications' is broader than any one of its traditional
constituent elements, including journalism, public relations, media studies,
publishing and editing and creative writing. A broader approach, which places
these elements in a cultural and policy framework, allows a range of students
to enter the program and to specialise as appropriate within it. At the same
time, the program includes targeted industry liaison, which enables students to
match their studies with immediate practical applications.
Students come from a range of disciplinary and industry backgrounds. Past
intakes have included students with undergraduate degrees in politics,
journalism, science and fine arts, as well as those with extensive industry
experience in areas such as print and radio journalism, public affairs, media
liaison, public relations, and media or policy advisers to politicians and
industry. Mid-year entry is available for the courses and program listed below.
Supervision
of PhD and research masters candidates is available.
See also the entry for 'Humanities, communications and social sciences'
(Gippsland campus) and http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/about/
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