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Unit Set Information

Media and Cultural Studies Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code MAAAJT

This major is at the leading edge of understanding culture, media, and contemporary life. It prepares students for future success in diverse fields across cultural institutions, governments at different tiers, media organisations, and creative projects. Featuring a global outlook and focus on the politics of representation, this major equips students with the ability to ask meaningful questions about issues such as power and influence, changes in traditional media, the complexities and contradictions of new media, the role of popular culture, the implications of technology on culture, and the ways in which social change takes place. Students will gain cross-cultural and international perspectives as they are introduced to contemporary theoretical ideas in relation to identity and society and connect these to real world research, community and professional challenges. With an emphasis on developing research depth, civic engagement and problem solving through critical inquiry, students develop the ability to effectively analyse, communicate, and work with independence to use the tools of media and cultural studies to meaningfully engage with and address the complex social and cultural issues that confront our contemporary world.

Disclaimer

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

• Bachelor of Arts

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Laura GLITSOS

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply broad knowledge of media and cultural studies to research, community, and professional challenges.
2. Think critically to analyse, evaluate, and use knowledge from media and cultural studies to make well-reasoned judgements.
3. Think creatively to generate and integrate a range of ideas from multiple perspectives to create evidence-based responses to social justice, sustainability, and ethical issues.
4. Use digital literacy skills to access, evaluate, and use relevant information from multiple sources to research problems, and engage with established and emerging technologies ethically and intelligently.
5. Communicate clearly and coherently to make persuasive arguments appropriate for professional and public contexts.
6. Demonstrate a global outlook and reflexive self-awareness with respect for culture and diversity, including Indigenous cultural responsiveness.
7. Demonstrate effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, including personal integrity and respect.
8. Demonstrate autonomy, accountability and judgement for own learning and professional development.

Related Careers

Communications Officer, Media/Communications Policy Officer, Research Officer, Media Strategist, Media Advisor, Film Critic, Producer, Public Relations Consultant, Writer, Social Commentator

Employment Opportunities

Students will have a strong sense of contemporary cultural awareness and media savvy with advanced communication and critical appraisal skills which will benefit a broad range of careers.

Major Structure

^ Core Option

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