Mass Media and Communications @ a glance

What?

Diploma of Mass Media and Communications

(CRICOS Code 075634A)
This diploma offers an introduction to university studies in mass media and communications. By successfully completing the diploma you will be eligible for direct entry to second year of a La Trobe University media studies or journalism degree.

Why?

  • University experience, access to university facilities and staff
  • 3 intakes per year (February, June & October)
  • Personalised learning environment with average class size just 25
  • Extra contact time with your tutors
  • Fast track option available (complete in 8 or 12 months)

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This diploma offers an introduction to university studies in mass media and communications. You will explore how we communicate in film, television, radio, publishing and digital media, and media arts.

You will also be introduced to the historical, political, and cultural aspects of media to understand developments and debates in the media and communication industries.

By successfully completing the diploma you will be eligible for direct entry to second year of a La Trobe University media studies or journalism degree.

 

Diploma of Mass Media and Communications

Second year of your La Trobe University degree

Potential career paths

Duration: Two or three trimesters

Intakes: February, June and October

Units
Select eight units in total:

  • seven core units
  • one elective

 

Core Units

  • Introduction to Screen Analysis (CST1IFA)
  • Making Sense of the Movies (CST1MSM)
  • Big Questions in the Humanities and Social Sciences (HUS1FAS)
  • Constructing Communication (MST1CCO)
  • Making the News (MST1MTN)
  • Writing for Media (MST1WFM)
  • Data-based Critical Thinking (STA1DCT)
  • Audiences and Communication (MST12AAC)

Electives

  • The Interview (required for the Bachelor of Journalism) (HUS1TIN)
  • a unit from any discipline

2012 Program fee:
International Students A$19,800
Australian Students A$16,600
  • Bachelor of Arts (Media Studies)
  • Bachelor of Journalism
  • Bachelor of Media Studies
  • Advertising
  • Government policy research
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Media production
  • Public relations
  • Publishing and editing
  • Television and radio production