Future Students

Media Studies (Including International Communication)

The Area of Study

Macquarie University’s Department of Media, Music and Cultural Studies was the first of its kind in Australia. The Department’s approach combines the critical and the creative, the theoretical and the practical. Media studies prepares you for a world of constant technological transformation, providing not only media skills, but a solid base from which to continue to incorporate new media technologies into future careers.

Units of study offered in media include both contextual studies and reflective production studies covering various aspects of the history, theory and practice of a range of media forms and related topics. Production studies are offered in multimedia, screen production, writing, public relations and radio. In second and third years of study, each variation of study in screen, writing and multimedia enables specialisation in a production area.

The Bachelor of Media is designed to provide you with the opportunity to combine theoretical approaches with the hands-on making of media productions. We understand that working in the 21st century media demands a range of skills and students are encouraged to develop core conceptual, research and writing skills as well as specific production abilities in a range of media forms.

The Bachelor of International Communication introduces students to media and public relations in a globalising world. It offers core units in intercultural relations, international television and global knowledge society. These are taken along with practical and theoretical media units and electives in writing for international business wherein you can develop journalistic, business writing and public relations skills. A well-balanced program will include units on the sociology of development, news and current affairs, the culture of multimedia, international relations, culture, identity and society, and globalisation.

This degree program is designed for students who are interested in gaining knowledge related to intercultural communication, international media, the information society and skills relevant to reporting, writing and public relations.

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Degree Program Information

Degree UAI 2008 CSP Course Duration
Bachelor of Media 80.00 3 years full-time/equivalent part-time
Bachelor of Media with Bachelor of Laws 95.25 5 years full-time
Bachelor of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies # 78.25 3 years full-time/equivalent part-time
Bachelor of International Communication 79.70 3 years full-time/equivalent part-time

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What You Will Study

You must complete a program of study (major) in one of the following:

  • International Communication
  • Media
  • Media Law

Your program of study may include units from the subject areas listed below:

  • new media (multimedia)
  • screen production
  • digital screen production
  • writing
  • media and cultural studies
  • media and law
  • radio broadcasting
  • intercultural relations
  • public relations

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Recommended Prior Knowledge

First-year media studies units do not require any assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies. Other units taken as part of a degree may require assumed knowledge, prerequisites or recommended studies and you should refer to the Macquarie University Handbook of Undergraduate Studies for full degree requirements.

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Career Options

  • advertising
  • media administration
  • audience research
  • media production
  • corporate communications
  • policy analysis
  • journalism and publishing
  • public relations
  • web production

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Some Major Employers

  • television and radio organisations
  • non-governmental organisations
  • corporate PR departments
  • print media companies
  • government agencies
  • publishers
  • training organisations
  • universities

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Further Information

Department of Media, Music and Cultural Studies
Macquarie University, NSW, 2109
Telephone: (02) 9850 8778 or 8110
Fax: (02) 9850 6776
Email: mmcs@mq.edu.au
Web: www.ccs.mq.edu.au or www.mucic.mq.edu.au

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