- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the field as it relates to their specialist study across local and global contexts, including knowledge of the practices, languages, forms, materials, technologies and techniques relevant to their field of study.
- Graduates can develop, research and evaluate concepts, ideas, information, images and processes, relevant to their field of study, through creative, critical and reflective thinking and practice.
- Graduates can interpret, communicate and exchange ideas, problems and arguments across personal, professional and disciplinary settings using a variety of modes and media that are suited to audiences and contexts.
- Ability to effectively gather and communicate ideas and information across a variety of platforms in the forms relevant to the different disciplines.
- Graduates can work independently and collaboratively to demonstrate self-management and exhibit the skills needed to develop and sustain effective networks, relationships and connections relevant to their specialist area of study.
- Graduates can exercise judgments that reflect the values and principles underlying their field of study and demonstrate responsibility and accountability in their relationships, communication, conduct, practice and future learning.
- Graduates can critically and creatively apply knowledge, skills and practices relevant to their field of study revealing autonomy and judgment to appraise, analyse, produce or create works suited to a range of audiences.
Bachelor of Media and Communication
Course code/s: ABMC
| Location | Melbourne |
|---|---|
| Course/Discipline Coordinator | Kevin Brianton |
| Course Code | ABMC |
| Available to International Students | Yes |
| CRICOS | 086278C |
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Course Duration |
3 Years Full-time or Part-time equivalent |
| Credit Points | 360 |
| Exchange Opportunity | Yes |
| Leave of Absence Available | Yes |
| Course Queries |
Current students: ASK La Trobe Prospective students: Future Students |
Course description
La Trobe University’s Bachelor of Media and Communication allows you to specialise in journalism, media industries, sport journalism or public relations. You’ll practise writing and producing compelling stories for different audiences across formats such as video, audio and online platforms including blogs and mobile applications. You’ll also develop skills in using social media, and learn how audiences are both challenging and changing today’s media landscape. We offer a third-year internship that gives you hands-on experience relevant to your major in the media industry. Depending on your major, you’ll work in our on-campus strategic communications agency, contribute to our own publication, upstart, work on our live broadcasts through La Trobe Live, or have access to the latest AV production equipment, a three-camera TV studio and 24-hour digital editing suites, and a full audio recording studio. You can complement your media and communications subjects with a range of electives including Politics, Languages, Media Production, History and English, or by choosing electives from across the University in areas such as Economics, Commerce, Science, Information Technology and Health. You’ll also develop an understanding of the media’s social, political and economic roles, and the role you will play as a Media and Communications specialist. Your lecturers will include industry professionals from a range of media backgrounds.
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Prerequisite: VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
Course structure
All subjects are worth 15 credit points unless otherwise stated. Students must enrol in one of the four listed majors.
- One degree core subject at first year: MAC1WFM
- Two degree core subjects at second year: MAC2USM and MAC2MLE
- All listed core subjects from one of the following majors: Journalism, Sport Journalism, Public Relations or Media Industries
- Any remaining electives must total 120 credit points at each year level
To assist with planning your enrolment, download a PDF copy of the study plan guide here:
- Bachelor of Media and Communication (ABMC) Melbourne - Journalism Major 2018 [PDF 101 KB]
- Bachelor of Media and Communication (ABMC) Melbourne - Media Industries Major 2018 [PDF 100 KB]
- Bachelor of Media and Communication (ABMC) Melbourne - Public Relations Major 2018 [PDF 102 KB]
- Bachelor of Media and Communication (ABMC) Melbourne - Sport Journalism Major 2018 [PDF 101 KB]
Note: LTU0AIM is a not-for-credit subject that students are required to complete at the commencement of their first semester. The subject is designed to enhance students' knowledge and awareness of issues concerning academic integrity.
ABS0WOM is a not-for-credit subject that students are required to complete at the commencement of their first semester. The subject is designed to introduce students to Indigenous Australian perspectives, experiences, history, culture and customs.
Journalism major
First year
| Semester 1 | JRN1TEJ | MIN1MME | OPTION | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Emerging Journalist | Making Media | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | MAC1WFM | JRN1TIN | OPTION | OPTION |
| Writing for Media | The Interview | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
First year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| VPA1PJ1 (S1 & S2) Photojournalism 1 |
| POL1AUP (S1) Australian Politics: Government and Society |
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S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Second year
| Semester 1 | MAC2USM | MIN2POD | JRN2JOR | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Social Media | Podcasting | Journalism Research | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | MAC2MLE | JRN2OJP | OPTION | OPTION |
| Media, Law and Ethics | Online Journalism Production | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
Second year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| POL2PID (S2) Political Ideas and Ideologies |
| JRN2UPA (ALL YR) (Upstart) – subject coordinator's approval required |
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S2 = Semester 2 Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Third year
| Semester 1 | JRN3MMJ | JRN3AJP | OPTION | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Journalism | Advanced Journalism Practice | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | JRN3BEJ | JRN3AJD | OPTION | OPTION |
| Broadcast Journalism | Advanced Journalism and Design | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
Third year discipline subjects
| Subjects |
|---|
| JRN3UPA, JRN3UPB (ALL YR) (Upstart) – subject coordinator's approval required |
| MAC3INT (ALL YR) Professional Internship – subject coordinator's approval required |
| ALL YR = All Year |
Sport journalism major
First year
| Semester 1 | JRN1TEJ | MIN1MME | MGT1ISM | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Emerging Journalist | Making Media | Sports Management | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | MAC1WFM | JRN1TIN | MGT1SMK | OPTION |
| Writing for Media | The Interview | Sports Marketing | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
First year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| VPA1PJ1 (S1 & S2) Introduction to Photojournalism (Online) |
| POL1AUP (S1) Democracies and Dictatorships: Introduction to Politics |
|
S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Second year
Third year
| Semester 1 | JRN3MMJ | JRN3AJP | JRN3ISC | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Journalism | Advanced Journalism Practice | Introduction to Sport Commentary | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | JRN3BEJ | JRN3AJD | OPTION | OPTION |
| Broadcast Journalism | Advanced Journalism and Design | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
Third Year Discipline Electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| JRN3UPA, JRN3UPB (ALL YR) (Upstart) – subject coordinator's approval required |
| MAC3INT (ALL YR) Professional Internship – subject coordinator's approval required |
|
ALL YR = All Year Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Public relations major
First year
| Semester 1 | STC1ISC | STC1WSC | OPTION | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Strategic Communication | Writing for Strategic Communication | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | MAC1WFM | STC1CAM | OPTION | OPTION |
| Writing for Media | Campaigns: Strategies, Analysis and Design | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
First year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| MIN1MME (S1) Making Media |
| POL1AUP (S1) Democracies and Dictatorships: Introduction to Politics |
| BUS1BUF (S1 or S2) Business Foundations |
| MKT1MDP (S1 or S2) Marketing: Defined, Planned and Delivered |
|
S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Second year
| Semester 1 | MAC2USM | STC2SCP | OPTION | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Social Media | Strategic Communication Practices | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | MAC2MLE | STC2SCR | OPTION | OPTION |
| Media, Law and Ethics | Strategic Communication Research, Planning and Evaluation | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
Second year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| POL2PID (S2) Political Ideas and Ideologies |
| MIN2POD (S1, S2) Podcasting |
| JRN2OJP (S2) Online Journalism Production |
| MKT2BBM (S2) Branding and Brand Management |
|
S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester 2 Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Third year
| Semester 1 | STC3CTA | STC3SAA | OPTION | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Theory & Analysis | Strategic Communication Agency A | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | STC3ICM | STC3SAB | MAC3INT | OPTION |
| Strategic Communication Issues and Crisis Management | Strategic Communication Agency B | Professional Internship (All Year) | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
Third year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| STC3SAC (SUM) Strategic Communication Agency C |
| MKT3SEM (S1) Social Marketing |
| MKT3MRE (S1) Marketing Research |
|
S1= Semester, SUM = Summer Semester Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Media industries major
First year
| Semester 1 | MIN1MME | OPTION | OPTION | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making Media | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | MAC1WFM | JRN1TIN | OPTION | OPTION |
| Writing for Media | The Interview | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | First year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
First year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| VPA1PJ1 (S1 & S2) Introduction to Photojournalism (Online) |
|
S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Second year
| Semester 1 | MAC2USM | MIN2POD | OPTION | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using Social Media | Podcasting | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | MAC2MLE | JRN2OJP | OPTION | OPTION |
| Media, Law and Ethics | Online Journalism Production | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Second year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
Second year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| MST2WFV (S1) Writing Nonfiction Scripts (not offered in 2017) |
| MSS2SCV (S2) Shooting Shorts - Introduction to Screen Production |
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S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester 2 Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
Third year
| Semester 1 | JRN3MMJ | MSS3DOC | OPTION | OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Journalism | Documentary and Production | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | |
| Semester 2 | MIN3PDM | BUS3ENT | OPTION | OPTION |
| Producing Media | Entrepreneurship | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) | Third year discipline elective or another elective (15 cps) |
Third year discipline electives
| Subjects |
|---|
| JRN3UPA, JRN3UPB (ALL YR) (Upstart) – subject coordinator's approval required |
| MAC3INT (ALL YR) Professional Internship – subject coordinator's approval required |
| ALL YR = All Year |
Social media minor
| MKT3SRM (S1) Social Media and Relationship |
| STC1ISC (S1) Introduction to Strategic Communication |
| MKT1MDP (S1 & S2) Marketing Defined, Planned and Delivered |
| MAC2USM (S1) Using Social Media |
|
S1 = Semester 1, S2 = Semester 2 Teaching periods are provided as a guide only and subject to change. Please refer to the Subject Search guide for further details. |
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