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On campus (Parkville)
Full time / Part time
March, July
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time (150-point and 100-point accelerated entry points available)
Intakes
March, July
Entry Requirements
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Researching Media & Communications
12.5 points, foundation compulsory (200-point entry only), first year.
Understanding Media & Communications
25 points, foundation compulsory (200-point entry only), first year.
Foundation elective subject (12.5 points, 200-point entry only)
e.g. Civil Society, NGOs and the State (DEVT90039), Intercultural Professional Communication (ESLA90004), Academic English for Graduate Studies (LING90002), Legal Issues in Arts and Media (PUBL90014).
Core subjects (37.5-75 points depending on entry point)
e.g. Global Crisis Reporting (JOUR90027), Global Data Policy & Governance (MECM90002), Media Convergence and Digital Culture (MECM90007), Digital Politics (MECM90016), Social Media and Change (MECM90019), Political Economy of Digital Life (MECM90041).
Capstone (25-50 points)
One of three options: Thesis (Media and Communications Thesis Parts 1-2, MECM90029/90030, plus Research Methods MECM90042), Internship II (MULT90019), or Global Communication: Theory & Research (MECM90043).
Elective subjects (12.5-50 points, varies by entry point and capstone)
e.g. New Media Storytelling (JOUR90004), Data Journalism (JOUR90011), Online Community Management (MECM90037), Writing and Editing for Digital Media (PUBL90006).
Common Questions
The course provides key insights into the changing transnational contexts of media structures and communication practices and trains you in critical analysis, strategic thinking and audience research skills. You also receive hands‐on training in media writing skills and audio‐visual production.
The Master of Global Media Communication is designed for those with an awareness of crucial areas of the changes in transnational media communication, and who have a keen interest in learning how to debate and explore these alternative practices.
Yes, you can enrich your experience and career outcomes with an optional overseas exchange semester at a leading international university such as McGill University (Montreal), Humboldt University (Berlin) or Fudan University (Shanghai).
The course has intakes in March and July each year. It takes 2 years to complete full time, or up to 4 years if studying part time.
Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for the Master of Global Media Communication, which may reduce the cost of tuition for eligible domestic students.
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