Area of studyUndergraduate

COMMUNIC06 Communications and media studies

Faculty of Arts

Communications and media studies (COMMUNIC06) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 23 units, taught at Caulfield and Clayton. It is offered in 2 courses: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

Credit points
24
Units
23
Campus
Caulfield, Clayton
Offered in
2 courses

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.

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Overview

The communications and media studies program focuses on new media and the dynamic changes in media and communication industries. You will examine the organisation, processes and effects of traditional and new communications technologies such as print, television, film, electronic and digital media, and the complex relationships between audiences, producers and policy-makers.

You will learn to critically analyse the media and learn about the structure of communications industries and the relations between media, culture and power. Communications theory is an integral part of the discipline, coupled with an investigation of the practices, technologies and processes that make up modern media. The program offers an international approach, examining communications in national and international contexts. It prepares you to work across the public and private sectors, and a wide range of communications industries.

Availability
Communications and media studies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Caulfield and Clayton as a major and a minor, and in A0502 Diploma of Liberal Arts at Caulfield and Clayton as a major.

Structure

Rules
No more than 12 credit points at Level 1 may be credited to the minor.
Level 1 gateway units12 credit points
Level 2 and 3 elective units12 credit points

Courses that offer it

Contacts

Academic Coordinators
Dr Andy Ruddock

Common questions

Which courses offer Communications and media studies?

2 courses in 2024: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.

What units are in Communications and media studies?

It lists 23 units, including ATS1279, ATS1280, ATS2250, ATS2280, ATS2324, ATS2436, ATS2439 and ATS2440. The structure above shows which are required and which you choose.

Area of study details

Type
Area of study
Study level
Undergraduate
Credit points
24
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
School of Media, Film and Journalism
Handbook years
2020202120222023202420252026