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200 Point Master of Publishing and Communications
Informal specialisationYear: 2018
200 Point Master of Publishing and Communications
Contact information
Coordinator
Dr Sybil Nolan
Email: sybil.nolan@unimelb.edu.au
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Currently enrolled students:
- Contact Stop 1
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
Future students:
- Further information: http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/
- Contact: 'Make an enquiry' at http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/15-master-of-publishing-and-communications
Overview
The Master of Publishing and Communications provides students with vocational skills, theoretical knowledge and industry exposure to build a successful career in the publishing and communication sectors. Alongside a strong focus on publishing practices and technologies, with hands-on subjects in editing, production and business practices, the course offers sustained and stimulating analyses of the political, commercial and historical dynamics of print and digital cultures.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete the Master of Publishing and Communications should have:
- an advanced knowledge of editorial principles and methods across a range of genres and media;
- a detailed understanding of the use of computers in editing and publishing for print and digital media;
- a sound knowledge of the commercial aspects of publishing;
- a highly developed understanding of the organisation and operation of the publishing industries in Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
- a detailed and practical knowledge of effective communications strategies in business and professional contexts; and
- advanced skills in researching, writing and thinking critically about challenges facing the publishing and communications industries.
Last updated: 30 January 2024
Structure
200 point program
Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time
Coursework Only Option
First 100 points:
- three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
- minimum of three elective subjects from List A (37.5 points)
- maximum of two elective subjects from List B (25 points)
Second 100 points:
- elective subjects from List C (100 points)
or
Minor Thesis Option
First 100 points:
- three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
- minimum of three elective subjects from List A (37.5 points)
- maximum of two elective subjects from List B (25 points)
Second 100 points:
- PUBL90022 Publishing and Communications Thesis Parts 1 and PUBL90023 Publishing and Communications Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points)
- PUBL90024 Advanced Research Methods (12.5 points) OR MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
- four elective subjects from List C (50 points)
Capstone Requirement:
All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one capstone option:
Capstone Stream 1: PUBL90022 Publishing and Communications Thesis Parts 1 and PUBL90023 Publishing and Communications Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question
Capstone Stream 2: MULT90019 Internship II (Sesmeter Long) (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge and research skills to solve problems that arise in professional contexts and develop an integrated understanding of theory and practice
Capstone Stream 3: PUBL90009 Advanced Editing for Digital Media and PUBL90021 Editing Masterclass (25 points)
Purpose: Multiple opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through sustained projects
Capstone Stream 4: PUBL90020 Advanced Book Publishing (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge, methodologies and production skills through a sustained project
Capstone Stream 5: PUBL90003 The Contemporary Publishing Industry and PUBL90015 Publishing Project PUBL90016 International Publishing Project (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to apply methodologies, skills and a critical knowledge of industry practices to address a research topic, integrating theory and practice
Capstone Stream 6: PUBL90003 The Contemporary Publishing Industry and PUBL90021 Editing Masterclass (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to apply methodologies, skills and a critical knowledge of industry practices to a sustained project, integrating theory and practice
Capstone Stream 7: PUBL90012 Practicum (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge and research skills to solve problems that arise in professional contexts and further develop an integrated understanding of theory and practice.
For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.
Subject Options
First 100 Points
Compulsory Subjects
37.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
PUBL90001 | Structural Editing |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PUBL90002 | Editorial English |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PUBL90003 | The Contemporary Publishing Industry | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective Subjects - List A
minimum 37.5 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MECM40011 | Writing for the Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90004 | Business and Professional Communications | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90006 | Writing and Editing for Digital Media |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PUBL90010 | Print Production and Design | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90014 | Legal Issues in Media and Publishing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90019 | Print Markets: Structures and Strategies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Elective Subjects - List B
maximum 25 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MECM40003 | Researching Audiences and Reception | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM40006 | Public Relations and Communications |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
MECM40007 | Change in Journalism | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90005 | Technical Writing and Editing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90007 | History of Books and Reading | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Second 100 Points
Minor Thesis Subjects
50 points - minor thesis option
Please note the following: students enrolled in the minor thesis must also enrol in PUBL90024 Advanced Research Methods (or, with coordinator permission, MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices)
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MULT50001 | Research Principles and Practices |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PUBL90022 | Publishing and Communications Thesis Pt1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
PUBL90023 | Publishing and Communications Thesis Pt2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
PUBL90024 | Advanced Research Methods | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
Elective Subjects - List C
100 points - coursework only option
50 points - minor thesis option
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MECM90017 | Media Writing: Rhetoric and Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT90019 | Internship II (Semester Long) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MULT90059 | Social Enterprise Incubator | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90007 | History of Books and Reading | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90009 | Advanced Editing for Digital Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90012 | Practicum |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
PUBL90013 | Writing and Editing for Magazines | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
PUBL90014 | Legal Issues in Media and Publishing | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90015 | Publishing Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PUBL90016 | International Publishing Project | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90019 | Print Markets: Structures and Strategies | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90020 | Advanced Book Publishing | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
PUBL90021 | Editing Masterclass | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90037 | Online Community Management | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
Additional Elective Subject
Please note: the following elective subject is available with written permission of the subject coordinator, based on the submission of a 5,000 word folio.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
CWRI90004 | Creative Writing Advanced Workshop | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication
Last updated: 30 January 2024