Details
Structure
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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CMM3170 | Sex, Travel and Global Media | 15 |
BDJ2200 | New Media and Social Influence | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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PRN2225 | Media Relations | 15 |
CMM3115 | Global Communications | 15 |
BDJ3150 | Investigative Journalism | 15 |
ECU Students (Outbound) Year 3 of this major is studied at the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Students complete 6 units x 20cp each. For details of the units, please consult the University of Portsmouth handbook which can be found online at https://www.port.ac.uk/
Year 3 - Semester 1
M25664 Self Promotion
Plus, complete 2 units from the following:
M20225 Documentary Film-making
M32824 Magazines: Print Media in a Digital World
M32833 Social Media and Journalism
Year 3 - Semester 2
M32827 Mobile Journalism
Plus, complete 2 units from the following:
M24290 Global Journalism and Human Rights
M25712 Digital Media and Democracy
M21595 News, War and Peace
M25729 Newsroom Production
University of Portsmouth Students (Inbound) Students from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom will complete their Year 3 major units as detailed below. For details of the units, please consult the ECU handbook which can be found online at https://www.ecu.edu.au/handbook.
Year 3 - Semester 1
Complete 2 units from the following:
BDJ3100 Convergent Digital Newsroom
BDJ3350 Visual Storytelling
BDJ2200 New Media and Social Influence
PHO3201 Photojournalism and Editorial Practice
SPO2200 Screen Practice 2: Factuals and Formats
Year 3 - Semester 2
Complete 2 units from the following:
BDJ2100 Audio Storytelling
BDJ3150 Investigative Journalism
CMM3129 Contemporary Issues in Culture
CMM3115 Global Communications
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply Media, Communication and Cultural Studies knowledge to a range of theoretical and technical/practical local, international and global media situations.
- Think critically to analyse, interpret and conceptualise/synthesise complex Media & Communication knowledge/problems with an understanding of cultural, social and political influences.
- Think creatively to anticipate challenges and generate Media and Communication solutions/responses.
- Use digital technologies and Media and Communication related literacy to access, evaluate and synthesise relevant information from multiple sources.
- Communicate local, international and global Media and Communication knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
- Demonstrate a global outlook with respect for cultural diversity, including Indigenous cultural competence.
- Work collaboratively and demonstrate initiative to implement social, sustainable, and ethical values through appropriate disciplinary methods.
- Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and scholarship and/or professional practice.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
This major provides students with advanced communication and critical engagement skills that are essential in a wide range of professions.
Possible future job titles
Journalist, Broadcaster, Radio Reporter, Producer, Television Presenter, Digital Editor, Political Media Staff, Film/Food/Music Reviewer, Digital Content Producer, Social Media Consultant, Media Teacher, Advertising Copywriter, Public Relations Professional, Media and Communication Officer, Sports Reporter, Business Reporter, Health Reporter, Science Reporter, Data Journalist