3064 - Master of Communications and Media Studies
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | MComn&MediaSt |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 039995G |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | On-campus (Caulfield) All classes are taught in Melbourne central business district. |
| Total credit points required | 72 |
| Duration (years) | 1.5 years FT, 3 years PT |
| Minimum grade for completion | To graduate with the masters, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. |
| Course coordinator | Dr Mark Gibson |
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.
Objectives
Students successfully completing this course will have:
- a sound knowledge of diverse aspects of the academic discipline
- an understanding of the world view of the field of study
- a critical appreciation of the secondary literature in the field of study
- a familiarity with many of the key texts and cultural products pertaining to the field of study
- advanced reading and communication skills, both written and verbal
- advanced analytical skills
- a grasp of research methodology and ethics, and an ability to undertake a small, independent research project in one of the disciplines represented in the program.
Structure
Requirements
Level four
Core units
Electives
Select one of the following:*
plus one of the following:
* 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 five
Core unit
- COM5004 Industry research project
Electives
Select one of the following:
- COM5006 New communications media (if COM4009 not taken)
- COM5010 Communications, convergence and public policy (if COM4010 not taken)
- COM5303 International field trip in media and communications
Alternatively, students may, with the approval of the course coordinator, undertake the following:
- COM5011 Industry research thesis (24 points)
Alternative exit(s)
Students who have completed studies in the Master of Communications and Media Studies to the value of:
- 24 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Communications and Media Studies
- 48 points may apply to exit with a Graduate Diploma in in Communications and Media Studies.
Students will also exit the masters with the appropriate award if they do not maintain the required academic level.
Award(s) received on completion *
* Where more than one award is listed, or in the case of double degrees, where more than one award is listed for one or both components of the double degree, the actual award/s conferred may depend on units/majors/streams/specialisations studied, the level of academic merit achieved (eg in the case of 'with honours' programs), or other factors relevant to the individual student's program of study.