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200pt Program
Master of Publishing and CommunicationsCourse Entry PointYear: 2020
200pt Program
Contact information
Coordinator
Semester 1
Sybil Nolan sybil.nolan@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Mark Davis davismr@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.
Last updated: 5 January 2021
Structure
200 credit points
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 THESIS: PUBL90022 Publishing and Communications Thesis Part 1 and PUBL90023 Publishing and Communications Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question
Purpose: An experiential-learning 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 INDUSTRY PROJECT: PUBL90020 Advanced Book Publishing (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge, methodologies and production skills through a sustained project.
Capstone Stream 4 ADVANCED EDITING: PUBL90009 Advanced Editing for Digital Media and PUBL90021 Editing Masterclass (25 points)
Purpose: Multiple opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through sustained projects.
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 |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
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 | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
PUBL90014 | Legal Issues in Arts and Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90019 | Book 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 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (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 2020 | 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)
Semester 2 (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 | Not available in 2020 | 25 |
PUBL90013 | Writing and Editing for Magazines | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90014 | Legal Issues in Arts and Media | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90015 | Grattan Street Press | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90016 | International Publishing Project | Not available in 2020 | 12.5 |
PUBL90019 | Book 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 | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
PUBL90025 | Grattan Street Press (Extended) | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
25 |
PUBL90026 | Publishing and Writing Summer School | Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
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 | No longer available |
Links
http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication
Last updated: 5 January 2021