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Global communications

Why research Global communications?

Research in global communications is within our Media Studies Program which pioneered tertiary media study in Australia. We can supervise you in a wide range of areas. You can include a production component in your research. We provide video and radio production facilities, journalism laboratories and access to multimedia production. Collaborate with staff and present work in progress.

Career opportunities

Journalist, communications Officer, Campaign or Advocacy Officer, International Media Expert, Policy and Research Officer (Government, Business, Academic, NGO), Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researcher, Analyst.

Courses

Local students

Global communications courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	4 years full-time or part-time equivalent	Anytime
Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences) continued… Course description Doctoral candidature is available in most of the faculty's disciplines and areas of study. The faculty supports several clusters of research expertise, in archaeology, communication and media studies, historical studies, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science and sociology. Prospective candidates must contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making a formal application. Our academics work closely with a number of research centres, some of which are based within the faculty or University. For more details on our research centres and institutes, visit our website A PhD thesis should normally not exceed 75 000 words. Prerequisite Masters or Honours degree of at least H2A standard, with dissertation demonstrating ability to undertake research at doctoral level, or equivalent qualifications and/or demonstrated skills, experience, research, or publications. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded Additional information Prospective candidates should contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant department before making a formal application. Details are available at: www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/research. How to apply Please download an application form here. Full course details Humanities and Social Sciences (Doctor)Melbourne Humanities and Social Sciences (Doctor)Bendigo
2013	Master of Arts	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne Other	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent	Anytime
Master of Arts continued… Course description Master's candidature is available in most of the faculty's disciplines and areas of study. The faculty supports several clusters of research expertise, in archaeology, communication and media studies, historical studies, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science and sociology. Prospective candidates must contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making a formal application. Our academics work closely with a number of research centres, some of which are based within the faculty or University. For more details on our research centres and institutes, visit our website The thesis for a research Master's degree must not normally exceed 40 000 words. Master's candidates may transfer to PhD candidature if their work is judged to be of sufficient scope and merit. Prerequisite Honours degree of at least four years' full-time duration or Master's preliminary qualification, with at least an H2A result in the relevant discipline; or Pass degree and additional qualifications or demonstrated research skills or publications, or equivalent, approved by the University's Higher Degrees Committee. Fee type Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded Additional information Prospective candidates should contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant department before making a formal application. Details are available at www.latrobe.edu.au/humanities/research How to apply Please visit this page for candidature and scholarships forms. Full course details Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences) (Master)Melbourne

How to apply

You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.

To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.

Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.

Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.

Fees and scholarships

Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).

There are a range of scholarships available for local students.

International students

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Global communications international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences) (001732M)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	4 years	Anytime	$22 960
Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences) continued… Year 2013 Course description Doctoral candidature is available in most of the faculty's disciplines and areas of study. The faculty supports several clusters of research expertise, in archaeology, communication and media studies, historical studies, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science and sociology. Prospective candidates must contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making a formal application. Our academics work closely with a number of research centres, some of which are based within the faculty or University. For more details on our research centres and institutes, visit our website A PhD thesis should normally not exceed 75 000 words. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements Applicants must have completed an Australian Master's degree or Bachelo'rs degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants must also provide evidence of substantial prior research expertise. Full course details Humanities and Social Sciences (Doctor)Melbourne Humanities and Social Sciences (Doctor)Bendigo
2013	Master of Arts (002093G)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	2 years	Anytime	$22 960
Master of Arts continued… Year 2013 Course description Master's candidature is available in most of the faculty's disciplines and areas of study. The faculty supports several clusters of research expertise, in archaeology, communication and media studies, historical studies, linguistics, literary studies, philosophy, political science and sociology. Prospective candidates must contact the Postgraduate Coordinator of the relevant school or department before making a formal application. Our academics work closely with a number of research centres, some of which are based within the faculty or University. For more details on our research centres and institutes, visit our website The thesis for a research Master's degree must not normally exceed 40 000 words. Master's candidates may transfer to PhD candidature if their work is judged to be of sufficient scope and merit. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English). TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22. La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher. Or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Additional information There are a number of scholarships available for international students. Please view our website for further details. Full course details Arts (Humanities, Social Sciences) (Master)Melbourne

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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Your study experience

Grants, scholarships and prizes

Find out more about grants and scholarships to support your study.

Finding a supervisor

One of the most important aspects of your research study will be finding a supervisor in Global communications.

Our staff specialising in Global communications include:

John’s academic interests include policies and program strategies in Australian radio and radio cultures and national development.

John Tebbutt, Humanities and Social Sciences

Overseas research opportunities

La Trobe University has exchange arrangements with universities world-wide. The Media Studies Program has specific arrangements with Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York and Queen Margaret College in Edinburgh, Scotland. Also, our students have studied at a range of University of California campuses. To learn more, please visit the Study Abroad program.

Support for your research

To find out about Faculty services and facilities for your postgraduate research, contact the Faculty Office.

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