150 Point Master of Global Media Communication

The Master of Global Media Communication (MGMC) equips graduates to work in media and communication sectors as well as across a broad range of professional domains, including government, corporate and NGO sectors, in which communication skills and knowledge of media platforms and strategies provide a key competitive advantage.

In the contemporary globalised world, knowledge of the changing landscape of media industries, production pathways, and a critical understanding of social and economic transformations are vital professional attributes.

Students undertaking the course will acquire a deep and critically informed understanding of how media industries, policies, technologies and formats are implicated in contemporary social and economic life. They have the opportunity to build knowledge relating to key areas, such as journalism, public relations and communications advocacy, and skills in audiovisual media production and media writing.

Students can opt to do an industry internship as part of their masters degree. MGMC students also have the opportunity to undertake a research thesis that can provide a pathway to PhD study.

Students who complete the Master of Global Media Communication should:

• demonstrate the knowledge and capacities required to work at high levels in industry, government and advocacy;
• provide leadership in the areas of public communication and policy at a national and global level;
• understand the fundamental principles for making critical and ethical judgments regarding professional practice;
• evaluate the dynamic processes of change operating in contemporary media and communication industries;
• develop strategy and policy, and communicate effectively through written and oral presentations to academic, policy and cross-cultural forums;
• combine an understanding of the different perspectives of industry, public sector and civil society professionals with the research skills and methodologies of professional media and communications; and
• demonstrate advanced skills in research, analysis and interpretation with particular emphasis on questions of globalisation/localisation, identity, citizenship, power and democracy.

150 point program

Duration 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time

Coursework Only Option:

• 50 points from core subjects from List A
• minimum of 62.5 points core subjects from List B
• maximum of 37.5 points elective subjects

Minor Thesis Option:

• 50 points core subjects from List A
• 50 points core subjects from List B
• MECM90012 Media and Communications Thesis subject (37.5 points)
• MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)

Please note the following:

• students who undertake the thesis option are not eligible to also undertake the Internship (25 points).
• any variation of the electives must be discussed with the program coordinator.

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: MULT90019 Internship II (Placement & Research) (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 knowledge, research and practice

Capstone Stream 2: MECM90012 Media and Communication Thesis (37.5 points)

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

Capstone Stream 3: PUBL90012 Practicum (25 points)

Purpose: An opportunity to apply knowledge and research skills to develop an integrated understanding of knowledge, research and practice within a professional context

Capstone Streams 4 - 9: MECM90020 Global Media: Theory and Research and

MECM50001 Political Economy of the Network Society or

MECM90002 Global Media Governance and Policy or

MECM90003 Mobility, Culture and Communication or

MECM90009 Global Crisis Reporting or

MECM90016 Representation and Advocacy or

MECM90017 Media Writing: Rhetoric and Practice

(12.5 + 12.5 = 25 points)

Purpose: Multiple opportunities to acquire research methods skills and integrate knowledge and research skills to address a research question, project or substantial piece of work

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Core Subjects - List A

4 core subjects (50 points)

Core Subjects - List B

Coursework Only Option:

• minimum of 62.5 points core subjects from List B

Minor Thesis Option:

• 50 points core subjects from List B

Minor Thesis Subjects

Minor Thesis Option:

• MECM90012 Media and Communication Thesis Subject (37.5 points)
• MULT50001 Research Principles & Practice subject (12.5 points)

Please note the following:

• The Minor Thesis must be completed over two consecutive semesters.
• Students enrolled in the thesis subject MECM90012 must complete the co-requisite subject MULT50001.
• Students who undertake the thesis option are not eligible to also undertake the internship subject.

Elective Subjects

Coursework Only Option:

• maximum of 37.5 points elective subjects