200pt Program // Structure

Duration: two years full-time / up to four years part-time

First 50 points (First semester of enrolment):

• 50 credit points of Compulsory subjects

Remaining 150 points:

Coursework Only Option

• 75 credit points of Compulsory subjects

• 25 credit points of Capstone Stream 1 or 25 credit points of Capstone Stream 2 or 25 credit points of Capstone Stream 4

• 50 credit points of electives

OR

Minor Thesis Option

• 75 credit points of Compulsory subjects
• 50 credit points of Capstone Stream 3
• 25 credit points of electives

Please note: The thesis option must be taken over two consecutive semesters.

Subject options

Compulsory subjects - First 50 points

Remaining 150 Points

Compulsory Subjects

75 points

Capstone requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one of the following capstone options in their final semester(s) of study:

Capstone Stream 1 (25 points total)

Purpose: Enables students to plan and execute a communications-focused research project.

Capstone Stream 2 (25 points total)

Purpose: Enables students to plan, execute and communicate a marketing-focused research project.

Capstone Stream 3 (50 points total)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific marketing communications research question.

Capstone Stream 4 (25 points total)

Purpose: An opportunity to acquire practical skills in development practice and project management and apply this knowledge to solve problems that arise in a professional context and develop an integrated understanding of knowledge and practice.

Electives

50 points - coursework only option

25 points - minor thesis option

Notes:

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework:

Academic Services Policy

University of Melbourne Policy Framework

Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory:

Policy and conduct

Links

http://arts.unimelb.edu.au/culture-communication