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Units indexed by faculty Master of Communications and Media Studies (1.5-year program)Course code: 3064 + Course abbreviation: MComn&MediaSt + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Caulfield; Melbourne city) (some electives taught at Clayton) Course descriptionThis course seeks to further students' understanding of the history, production and reception of traditional and new media both globally, and with particular reference to Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. Contemporary policy debates in these and other nations are studied as responses to changing processes of mediation and consumption. More widely, the degree aims to develop skills in communications and media research. The program is particularly designed to focus on themes relevant to those employed (or seeking employment) in communications and media industries (for instance, electronic journalism, policy formulation, public relations, and tourism marketing) and to those wishing to develop expertise in communications and media studies for purposes of teaching or further study. Entry requirementsThe minimum requirement for entry is one of the following:
Course structureCandidates must satisfactorily complete 72 points of study, comprising four level 4 and two level 5, 12-point, semester-length units as outlined below: Level 4and two of the following electives:
Electives to the value of 12 points offered within the faculty or another faculty may be taken with the approval of the course coordinator Level 5
and one of the following electives:
Exit pointsAfter successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Communications and Media Studies, or after successful completion of 48 points with a Graduate Diploma in Communications and Media Studies. Minimum pass gradeTo graduate with the Master of Communications and Media Studies, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorJohn Arnold Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |