Media Studies
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Media Studies
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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
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
Application
VTAC or Late Direct Application.
Direct Entry Mid-Year may be available. Contact the Future Students Centre for more information - see contact details below.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): CSP student contribution $5,310 (per 120 credit points).
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-undergraduatesThe Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences awards ten academic merit scholarships annually to students with the highest ATAR. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/awards
Other awards and prizes are also available for current students through individual Schools/programs. See details at: www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/current/huss
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on performance in English (any), Humanities (any), LOTE (any), Drama, Theatre Studies, Legal Studies and Psychology. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria.
Selection
ATAR 70.50 (2011)
Guaranteed Entry (Year 12 applicants only): applicants with ATARs of 85 or above receive a first-round offer. Those with lower ATARs are considered through normal selection processes.
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice, and/or an essay.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. Some may also be required to submit an autobiographical essay; for more information call (03) 9479 2023.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English.
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
Mid-year entry may be available.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find roles in various areas of the media, including video and television, radio and the press.