Media Studies Program
Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies Major)
Background
The Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies major), is a three year degree program which allows you to combine a study of the media with other subject areas offered within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Popular combinations include Cinema Studies, English, Politics, and Drama.
Career possibilities
The Media Studies major is not designed to provide professional training in writing and production although a limited number of television and radio courses can be included. The course provides a general introduction to the media and can be useful if you wish to seek employment in the media and media-related industries. It is accepted by the Ministry of Education as a teaching subject for those planning to become secondary school teachers.
Honours and postgraduate study
A fourth, Honours year is available and successful completion of the Honours program can lead to either a Masters by Research, a Masters by Coursework or a PhD. The Honours year involves a traditional written thesis or a combination of a creative work and an accompanying written thesis. A creative thesis can be useful in building a portfolio of work to show prospective employers.
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International exchange programs
You are eligible to participate in the Exchange Program. 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
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students have studied at a range of University of California campuses.
Teaching staff
Your teachers will be experienced academic staff with a strong interest in research and teaching. (For more details follow the Academic and Technical Staff link.)
Technical facilities
For your formal studies requiring production facilities you will have access to portable audio and video recording equipment and digital editing suites. Our editing suites can be accessed 24 hours every day. These facilities are maintained and developed by dedicated technical staff. (For more details follow the Production Facilities link).
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Student activities
Students are involved in a wide range of activities outside the classroom. Some work on the student newspaper Rabelais or with the student radio station SUB-FM. Others are involved in community newspapers and radio stations. For some years the student-run La Trobe Media Group has produced Rumpus Room a thirty minute comedy television program for Melbourne's community television station, Channel 31. The group's multimedia performances have been a part of the Melbourne Comedy Festival. This project utilizes students with a wide range of journalism, writing and media production skills. Other students have independently produced award winning radio and television programs.
Entry requirements
A study score of at least 25 in VCE units 3 and 4 English or equivalent is required. There are no high school subject requirements and for local students entry is based on your ENTER score. For interstate or international students your high school grades are assessed. There is provision for mature age entry into the program.
Application procedures
Local students should apply through VTAC for the Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences). Once accepted into that degree for competitive entry into the Media Studies major when you formally enrol at the University. International students should apply through La Trobe University’s local representative in your country. If you do not know the name of your local representative please contact International Office.
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Selection
Entry into the Bachelor of Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences) is based on your ENTER score. Selection into the Media Studies major is based on your ENTER scores, an application statement which you prepare on enrolment day and an enrolment day interview. Portfolios, media-related units studied at high school and work experience are not taken into account.
Transfers
Within La Trobe University:
Contact the Media Studies Program Office.
From other Australian tertiary institutions:
Contact the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Office. (Humanities@latrobe.edu.au)
From tertiary institutions outside Australia.
Contact the La Trobe University’s local representative in your country or the International Programs Office (international@latrobe.edu.au)
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Course structure
First Year
MST11CCO Constructing Communication
MST12AAC Audiences and Communication
and six other non-Media Studies units
Second Year
MST21RTM Researching the Media
MST22RMA Researching Media Audiences
(recommended for students contemplating Honours)
and four other non-Media Studies units
Third Year
Three Media Studies units and three non-Media Studies units.
Elective Units
Bachelor of Arts Handbook Entry
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