APG5401 Global media industries
Faculty of Arts
APG5401 Global media industries is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5401
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5401
No unit lists APG5401 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS4720, APG4401
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit examines major political, economic and cultural trends shaping the media industries. Looking in detail at the growth and evolution of the media industries, this unit considers key theories and debates relating to media production, ownership, regulation, and business models. You explore case studies relating to media and communications industries from around the globe, which may include film, television, journalism, advertising, social media and streaming industries.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus, block |
Assessment
- In - class discussion & participationExercise20%
- Class PresentationPresentation30%
- Media Industries Timeline ProjectProject50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critically analyse global media companies and industries, including issues arising from media concentration, convergence and globalisation;
- 2
Research the political, economic and regulatory contexts for media organisation/s, and identify potential issues for stakeholders;
- 3
Collaborate effectively in teams to conduct research and produce media content;
- 4
Communicate research findings and insights in a clear, concise, accurate and engaging way using written, verbal and media elements.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials18 hours
- Lectures6 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages tyou in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Nina Li
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Nina Li
- Dr Natasha Dimitrovska
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5401?
APG5401 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5401 offered?
In 2026, APG5401 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is APG5401?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5401 have an exam?
No. APG5401 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.