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Media and Cultural Studies Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2020 : Code MAAAJT

This major prepares students for future success in traversing our media-driven environment. Media and Cultural studies is an innovative major in its approach to examining the history and politics of everyday culture in relation to the impact of all forms of media in society, both nationally and globally. Studying this major equips students with the ability to ask meaningful questions and engage in critical commentary about issues such as the power and influence of traditional media, the complexities and contradictions of social media and the impact of popular culture. It provides critical insights into the media and the skills to develop cultural commentary, theoretical engagement alongside concerns for social justice and social impact. By studying any of the topics covered in the major, students develop a set of critical thinking and analytical skills along with an ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Disclaimer

This unit set information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley
Online

Learning Outcomes

  1. CLOs and mapping completed at course level and can be located in the new Bachelor of Media and Communication proposal.

Related Careers

Communications Officer, Film Critic, Producer, Public Relations Consultant, Public Relations Manager, Researcher, 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

Students must complete eight (8) units totalling 120 credit points:

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMM1124Media and Nation15
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MST1150Media in Asia15
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMM2225Popular Music and Culture15
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMM2115Cultural Matrix15
Year 3 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MST3161Media, Identity and Social Justice15
CMM3170Sex, Travel and Global Media15
Year 3 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMM3140Digital Media Activism15
CMM3115Global Communications15

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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