Course results for Undergraduate Media & communication Subjects

Immerse yourself in the world of academic reflection and discussion. Explore how to effectively wield language in professional arenas. Master academic referencing and research methods. Write essays and deliver oral presentations using clear language.

Challenge your ways of thinking about other cultures and values. Take apart your cultural background and see how it shapes your worldview. Get to know Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. Examine topics including othering, prejudice and the media.

Interested in human interactions between different cultures? Learn about the intercultural communication at play in learning, working, writing, and digital media. Consider how linguistic diversity is becoming more complex. 

Learn video for business. Direct, produce and edit a short video to add to your portfolio using your smartphone. Gain skills in storyboards, script writing, shooting, sound and editing.

Ever wondered how organisations control their public image? In this introduction to PR, you’ll debunk the myths others hold about the industry while covering fundamental theory. Understand why organisations represent themselves the way they do.

Learn to read texts with a critical eye. You’ll dissect professional and technical texts including those used in academia, the government, corporations and more. Learn how to construct these texts yourself with clarity and persuasiveness. 

Get basic knowledge in how news is gathered and amplified. You’ll dissect methods of reporting in print, broadcast, online and on social media. Discover what makes a good interview. Learn how to gather news under tight deadlines. 

Put your social media presence under a magnifying glass. Use a critical mind to look at how frequently you use social platforms, and why. Begin to understand how social media is used in strategy by organisations the world over.

Learn to analyse the world of communication. Reflect on your media consumption habits. Consider the ways that mass media influences yourself and those around you. Discover theories of communication that can be applied to a range of careers.