3905 - Master of Communications
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 | MComm |
|---|---|
| CRICOS Code | 055715K |
| Managing faculty | Arts |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Gippsland) On-campus (Caulfield) |
| 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 | Associate Professor Peter Murphy and Dr Sue Yell |
Description
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
Students complete two core units (24 points) and 48 points of elective units. Students must complete a maximum of 48 points at level four (the two core units plus two elective units) and minimum of 24 points at level five (two elective units or the dissertation). Those students who achieve a distinction average in their level four units have the option of undertaking the research dissertation at level five.
All units except where indicated are worth 12 points.
Requirements
Core units
Elective units
- COM4141 Current issues in international media and communications
- COM4201/COM5201 Communication organisations and technologies
- COM4202 Communication policy and management
- COM4203/COM5203 Communication systems and networks
- COM4204/COM5204 Communication economies and society
- COM4207/COM5207 Strategic communication
- COM4211/COM5211 Researching global audiences
- COM4212/COM5212 Global development communication
- COM4302/COM5302 Media flows
- COM4550/COM5550 Eyewitness: Reportage, representation and war
- COM5210 Research dissertation (24 points)
Alternative exit(s)
After successful completion of 48 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Diploma in Communications.
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.