Media Studies

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Year

2012

Award

Bachelor of Media Studies

Length

3 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course aims to prepare students for employment in mass communication industries, combining study of the media with the development of practical skills. As well as providing a broad understanding of the cultural, social, political and economic role of the media in society, and their operation and regulation, the program offers practical training in core areas of journalism, television and radio production. A media internship program is available to third-year students, giving them hands-on professional experience and valuable industry contacts.

Course structure

Students complete compulsory core subjects and electives at each year level. First year comprises the core subjects Constructing Communication, Making the News, Audience and Communication and Writing for Media, and four electives. In second year, students complete the core subjects Researching the Media and Researching Media Audiences, and choose electives from their chosen specialisation (video/television, audio/radio or journalism). The internship program (awarded academic credit) comprises 120 hours at an approved workplace and 3x3-hour workshops.

Contact hours

Approximately 12 -15 contact hours per week if studying full-time.

Subject details

Melbourne

Major areas of study

Journalism, video production, and radio and audio production. Additional studies: communication, audiences, news, media research methods and media industries.

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

21 180

Scholarships

Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduates

Selection

Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test: a minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English; or

TOEFL Computer-based Test: a minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test: a minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

LTM Foundation Studies - 80
Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2011 (indicative only) - 70.50
International Baccalaureate - 28
GCE A Levels - 8
Hong Kong A Levels - 7
HKDSE - 12,6 (the student must meet the higher than standard English language requirement)
Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC
STPM - 8
MICSS (UEC) - 4A 2B
Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 80
Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 4
Sweden Slutbetyg - G/VG
All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 75
Vietnam (Year 12) - 8.2
Thailand (Matayoma 6) - GPA 3.2
GAC Cert. IV - GPA 3.0
GAOKAO - see: the website

If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Industry experience

The following types of industry experience are available in this course.

Workplace experience for academic credit

Additional information

HASU (Humanities Academic Skills Unit) is a resource for all students and staff of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students are welcome to consult HASU staff about any aspect of their academic work - for further information please view: www.latrobe.edu.au/learning/lasunits

Career opportunities

Graduates can enter the media and communications industry in areas including video and television, radio and the press.