200 Point Master of Publishing and Communications

Major/Minor/Specialisation !MC-PUBCOM-SPC+1000 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus: 2016

Coordinator

Associate Professor Mark Davis

Contact

Email: davismr@unimelb.edu.au

Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Currently enrolled students:

Future students:

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.

Learning Outcomes:

Students who complete the Master of Publishing and Communications should have:

  • an advanced knowledge of editorial principles and methods across a range of genres and media;
  • a detailed understanding of the use of computers in editing and publishing for print and digital media;
  • a sound knowledge of the commercial aspects of publishing;
  • a highly developed understanding of the organisation and operation of the publishing industries in Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
  • a detailed and practical knowledge of effective communications strategies in business and professional contexts; and
  • advanced skills in researching, writing and thinking critically about challenges facing the publishing and communications industries.
Structure & Available Subjects:

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:

  • PUBL90017 Publishing and Communications Thesis (37.5 points)
  • 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: PUBL90017 Publishing and Communications Thesis (37.5 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question

Capstone Stream 2: MULT90019 Internship II (Sesmeter 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 theory and practice

Capstone Stream 3: PUBL90009 Advanced Editing for Digital Media + PUBL90021 Editing Masterclass (12.5 + 12.5 = 25 points)

Purpose: Multiple opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through sustained projects

Capstone Stream 4: PUBL90020 Advanced Book Publishing (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge, methodologies and production skills through a sustained project

Capstone Stream 5: PUBL90003 The Contemporary Publishing Industry + PUBL90015 Publishing and Communications 5A or PUBL90016 Publishing and Communications 5B (12.5 + 12.5 = 25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to apply methodologies, skills and a critical knowledge of industry practices to address a research topic, integrating theory and practice

Capstone Stream 6: PUBL90003 The Contemporary Publishing Industry + PUBL90021 Editing Masterclass (12.5 + 12.5 = 25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to apply methodologies, skills and a critical knowledge of industry practices to a sustained project, integrating theory and practice

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

Subject Options:

First 100 Points

Compulsory Subjects

3 compulsory subjects (37.5 points)

Please note: the compulsory subjects should be completed in the first 100 points of the program

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50

Elective Subjects - List A

Minimum of 3 elective subjects from List A (37.5 points)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Elective Subjects - List B

Maximum of 2 elective subjects from List B (25 points)

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

Second 100 Points

Coursework Only Option:

  • Elective subjects from List C (100 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

  • PUBL90017 Publishing and Communications Thesis (37.5 points)
  • MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
  • Four elective subjects from List C (50 points)

Minor Thesis Subjects

  • PUBL90017 Publishing and Communications Thesis (37.5 points)
  • MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)

Please note the following:

  • the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment
  • students enrolled in the thesis subject PUBL90017 must complete the core subject MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.5
Semester 1, Semester 2
18.75

Elective Subjects - List C

Coursework Only Option:

  • elective subjects from List C (100 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

  • elective subjects from List C (50 points)
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.5

Additional Elective Subjects

Please note: the following elective subjects are available with written permission of the subject coordinator, based on the submission of a 5,000 word folio.

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
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Links to further information: http://www.culture-communication.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Course(s): Master of Publishing and Communications

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