Media and Communications Thesis Part 1 (MECM90029)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
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The Media and Communications Thesis subject requires students to design and deliver a substantial research project. Students will select an object of study, read widely in the relevant area, consult an appropriate methodology, and tools for analysing and interpreting the data they gather from their sources. Enrolment in the thesis is across two consecutive semesters and students must enrol in the subject in each semester to ensure they are meeting the full 37.5 point requirement for the year-long subject.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who complete this subject should be able to:
- demonstrate an ability to design and deliver a research project and use skills to marshall evidence and interpreting it appropriately; and
- demonstrate an ability to use appropriate theoretical and methodological models in the field of media and communications.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject should be able to:
- prepare and present ideas in both verbal and written mode, and in conformity to conventions of academic presentation;
- reflect on learning and take responsibility for organising personal study; and
- participate in discussion and group activities and be sensitive to the participation of others.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must be admitted to the Master of Global Media Communication or the Graduate Diploma in Arts (Advanced) - Media and Communications to enrol in the thesis.
To be eligible to enrol in the minor thesis, all students must submit a 300 word thesis proposal on a relevant topic for approval by the course coordinator at least 2 weeks prior to the semester of enrolment in the thesis.
To be enrolled into the minor thesis, students must be in the final 100 points of their degree, with a weighted average mark of H2A (75%) across their previous 50 points of study (or equivalent) prior to enrolment in the thesis.
Corequisites
Students enrolled in Media and Communications Thesis Part 1 must also complete Research Principles and Practices concurrently.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT50001 | Research Principles and Practices |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MECM40017 | Media & Communications Thesis | No longer available | |
| MECM90012 | Media and Communications Thesis | No longer available |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A thesis on an approved topic written over two consecutive semesters, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment.
| due at the end of the second semester of enrolment. | 100% |
| Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of supervision meetings in order to pass this subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. MECM90029 and MECM90030 together).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Kyujin Shim Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 25 hours: regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Kyujin Shim Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total 25 hours: regular, documented consultations over two semesters with the supervisor as arranged. Meetings should normally occur fortnightly and should be at least of half an hour duration. Total time commitment 510 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in MECM90029 Media and Communications Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in MECM90030 Media and Communications Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Recommended texts and other resources
- I Volkmer (ed), The Handbook of Global Media Research, Wiley-Blackwel, 2012.
- C Lee, “Ch 14: Researching and Reporting”, Word Bytes, MUP, 2009.
- I Bertrand et al, Media Research Methods: Audiences, Institutions, Texts, Palgrave, 2005.
- D Deacon & M Pickering et al (eds), Researching Communications: A Practical Guide to Methods on Media and Cultural Analysis, Arnold, 1998.
- R D Wimmer et al, Mass Media Research: Introduction, Thomson, 2006.
- J Stokes, How to do Media & Cultural Studies, Sage, 2003.
- K B Jensen et al (eds), A Handbook of Qualitative Methodologies for Mass Communication Research, Routledge, 1991.
- S Jones (ed), Doing Internet Research: Critical Issues and Methods for Examining the Net, Sage, 1999.
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- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022