Master of Communications and Media Studies

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 location

On-campus (Caulfield)*

* Some electives taught at Clayton

Course description

This 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.

Minimum pass grade

To graduate with the Masters, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall.

Course structure

Candidates must satisfactorily complete 72 points of study, comprising four level 4 and two level 5, 12-point, semester-length units as outlined below:

Level 4

Core units

COM4001 Researching and writing Australia
COM4006 New communications media

Electives

Two of the following:

COM4010 Communications, convergence and public policy
COM4002 Communications and media history
COM4008 Media, ethics and practice

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

Core unit

COM5004 Industry research project (core unit)

Electives

One of the following:

COM5009 Issues in international communications
COM5010 Communications, convergence and public policy (if COM4010 not taken)

Alternatively, students may, with the approval of the course coordinator, take COM5011 (Industry research thesis) (24 points).

Exit points

After 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.

Course coordinator

Dr Mark Gibson

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