You take one course on media and communications theories and concepts, a course in research methods, and a specialist strategic communications course. You will also select further courses from a range within the Department and across other relevant departments, such as management and social psychology. In addition, you will submit a dissertation of 12,000 words.

(* denotes half unit) 

Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications I (Key concepts and interdisciplinary approaches)*
Addresses key theoretical and conceptual issues in the study of media and communications, within a broadly interdisciplinary social science perspective.

Either
Methods of Research in Media and Communications (including Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis)*
Provides a general training in research methods and techniques.
Or
Methods of Research in Media and Communications (including Qualitative Analysis & Applied Regression Analysis)*
Provides students with a general training in research methods and techniques, including research design, the collection, analysis and interpretation of data, and enables students to evaluate critically their own research and that of professional researchers.

Critical Approaches to Strategic Communications* 
Provides an advanced understanding of theoretical knowledge in the field of media and communication as this relates to strategic communications.

Dissertation: Media and Communications
An independent research project of 12,000 words on an approved topic of your choice.

Courses to the value of one and a half units from a range of options 

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