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Graduate Diploma in Media Studies – Melbourne (Bundoora) (AGMS)

Both fee-paying and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available. Details of fees are provided with the application kit.

This course is designed for students who have completed a degree, or its equivalent, with little or no background in media studies, and who wish to develop an understanding of or skills in the media. Students have the opportunity to develop a general understanding of the social, political, or economic aspects of the media and/or media production skills.

Duration

The course is one year full-time or two to three years part-time.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have qualified for either a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma from a tertiary institution of at least three years’ full-time duration (or equivalent). Applicants with a diploma require the approval of the Media Studies Program Coordinator.

Course structure

The course consists of Media Studies undergraduate units to the value of at least 120 credit points. At least 40 credit points must be at third year level. Credit towards the graduate diploma is not normally granted for units completed as part of another course.

Students should choose units from those listed below; other Media Studies units may be included in the course with the permission of the Course Coordinator.

First year units (15 credit points)

Second or third year units (20 credit points)

Third year units (20 credit points)