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150pt Program
Master of Global Media CommunicationCourse Entry PointYear: 2020
150pt Program
Contact information
Coordinator
Robert Hassan
Email: hassanr@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' on http://graduate.arts.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/11-master-of-global-media-communication
Overview
The Master of Global Media Communication (MGMC) equips graduates to work in media and communication sectors as well as across a broad range of professional domains, including government, corporate and NGO sectors, in which communication skills and knowledge of media platforms and strategies provide a key competitive advantage.
In the contemporary globalised world, knowledge of the changing landscape of media industries, production pathways, and a critical understanding of social and economic transformations are vital professional attributes.
Students undertaking the course will acquire a deep and critically informed understanding of how media industries, policies, technologies and formats are implicated in contemporary social and economic life. They have the opportunity to build knowledge relating to key areas, such as journalism, public relations and communications advocacy, and skills in audiovisual media production and media writing.
Students can opt to do an industry internship as part of their masters degree. MGMC students also have the opportunity to undertake a research thesis that can provide a pathway to PhD study.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
150 credit points
150 point program
Duration 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time
Coursework Only Option:
- Core subjects - List A (50 points)
- Core Subjects - List B (minimum 62.5 points)
- Elective Subjects (maximum 37.5 points)
Minor Thesis Option:
- Core subjects - List A (50 points)
- Core subjects - List B (50 points)
- MECM90029 Media and Communication Thesis Part 1 and MECM90030 Media and Communication Subject Part 2 (37.5 points total)
- MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
Please note the following:
- the thesis option Parts 1 and 2 must be completed over two consecutive semesters
- students enrolled in the thesis option must complete the co-requisite subject MULT50001
- students who undertake the thesis option are not eligible to undertake the Internship subject
- any variation of the electives must be discussed with the program coordinator
Capstone Requirement:
All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points).
Students must complete one capstone option, towards the end of their program.
Capstone Stream 1: MULT90019 Internship II (Semester 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 knowledge, research and practice
Capstone Stream 2: MECM90029 Media and Communication Thesis Part 1 and MECM90020 Media and Communication Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question
Capstone Stream 3: PUBL90012 Practicum (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge and research skills to develop an integrated understanding of knowledge, research and practice within a professional context
Capstone Streams 4 - 9: (25 points)
MECM90020 Global Media: Theory and Research and -
One of:
MECM90041 Political Economy of the Network Society or
MECM90002 Global Media Governance and Policy or
MECM90003 Mobility, Culture and Communication or
MECM90009 Global Crisis Reporting or
MECM90016 Digital Politics or
MECM90017 Media Writing: Rhetoric and Practice
(12.5 + 12.5 = 25 points)
Purpose: Multiple opportunities to acquire research methods skills and integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question, project or substantial piece of work
For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.
Subject Options
Core Subjects - List A
50 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 |
MECM40011 | Writing for the Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90007 | Media Convergence and Digital Culture | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90015 | Perspectives on Digital Platforms | June (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90031 | Audiovisual Communication |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
June (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Core Subjects - List B
minimum 62.5 points - coursework only option
50 points - minor thesis option
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MECM90002 | Global Data Policy & Governance | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90003 | Mobility, Culture and Communication | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90009 | Global Crisis Reporting | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90016 | Digital Politics | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90017 | Media Writing: Rhetoric and Practice | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90019 | Social Media and Change | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
MECM90020 | Global Media: Theory and Research | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90012 | Practicum | Not available in 2020 | 25 |
MULT90019 | Internship II (Semester Long) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
MECM90041 | Political Economy of Digital Life | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Minor Thesis Subjects
50 points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
MECM90029 | Media and Communications Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
MECM90030 | Media and Communications Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
18.75 |
MULT50001 | Research Principles and Practices |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Elective Subjects
maximum 37.5 points - coursework only option
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
GEND90007 | Rethinking Rights and Global Development | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90010 | Strategic Political Communication | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MULT90059 | Social Enterprise Incubator |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
PPMN50001 | U21 Advanced International Study | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90014 | Legal Issues in Arts and Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
CULS40001 | Cultural Policy and Power | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
DEVT90039 | Civil Society, NGOs and the State | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JOUR90004 | New Media: Harnessing Digital Disruption | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
JOUR90011 | Data Journalism | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90006 | Writing and Editing for Digital Media |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
SCRN40003 | Ethnographic and Documentary Cinema | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
SCRN40013 | Censorship: Film, Art and Media | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
MECM90037 | Online Community Management | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
POLS90042 | Latin America in the World | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
LAWS90184 | Media Law in a Global Context | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication
Last updated: 18 December 2020