Communication Research
UndergraduateMUR-COM2002027
Course information for 2027 intake
Move from consuming research to producing it. Compare quantitative, qualitative and critical methods. Find knowledge gaps and build the information literacy and methods needed to shape a proposal.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- Subject may require attendance
- Enrol by
- 14 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
- Start dates
- 22 Feb 2027
- Price from
- $2,257
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Communication Research
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Demonstrate awareness of global trends in communication research and a sound grasp of research ethics, principles and conventions in various communication disciplines.
- Design communication research projects by applying relevant concepts and theoretical frameworks.
- Identify appropriate quantitative and qualitative research methods for different research projects.
- Demonstrate a sound degree of information literacy.
- Apply principles of interpretation to the analysis of communicative texts and research data.
- Engage in life long research in independent and collaborative, self-reflective, critical and creative production of knowledge.
- Research Process
- Theoretical Paradigms
- Developing a Research Topic
- Annotating the Literature
- Sampling and Measurement
- Survey Research
- Interpretation and Observation
- Field Research
- Semiotic Analysis
- Discourse Analysis
- Research Ethics
- Research Proposal
Communication Research introduces students to some of the most commonly used research methods in the Social Sciences, including quantitative, qualitative, and critical approaches. The subject offers new skills that assist students in developing conceptual thinking and progressing from knowledge consumption to knowledge production. These skills include acquiring and reviewing information literacy, discovering knowledge gaps, developing methodological frameworks, and formulating research proposals. By the end of the semester, students should be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of communication research and competently engage with scholarly research in the areas of Communication Disciplines.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
Assessment in this subject includes an exam. Majority of OUA students will be required to complete their final exam remotely online (Remote eExam) via myMurdoch Learning (LMS), using Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor. You will require a device meeting the minimum standards with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection and perform a one-time installation of ‘Respondus LockDown Browser’ using the unique Murdoch link. You are required to complete the mandatory practice quiz before the start of the exam period to ensure a smooth experience on the day. More information regarding Respondus can be found on the Remote eExam page: https://goto.murdoch.edu.au/RemoteExams
- Research Proposal (40%)
- Oral presentation (25%)
- Tutorial exercises (10%)
- Final Invigilated Exam (Remote eExam using Respondus) (25%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MUR-COM-DEG-2027 - Bachelor of Communication
Others
To enrol in this subject, you must have passed a minimum of 12 credit points at 100-level (first year level).
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMUR-COM-DEG