Commencing semesters, 2016

Semester 1
Semester 2

Program level

Undergraduate

Program code

2109

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences
Science Faculty

School

School of Communication and Arts

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies extended major.

Enquiries

Australian/domestic students

Faculty of Science

Email: enquire@science.uq.edu.au

Phone: Faculty of Science 07 3365 1888 or HASS Faculty 07 3365 1333

International students

International Student Advisor

Email: study@uq.edu.au

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

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Why study Media, Communication and Cultural Studies?

Both the majors aim to give students an understanding of the background and workings of a wide range of media industries and the press, magazines, advertising, radio, television and new media. They also consider how communication operates and the everyday cultures within which this happens. There are two `streams' within the major: Communication and Cultural Studies; and Media Studies. The extended major is not streamed.

What you can study

Stream A (Communication and Cultural Studies)
Communication and Cultural Studies will equip you with tools for critical analysis of your own culture. This stream concentrates on examples of communicative processes in interpersonal, intercultural and institutional contexts, and on the forms and meanings of popular culture. Students consider a range of everyday situations and interactions, and analyse popular cultural texts including television, radio, internet and print sources.

Stream B (Media Studies)
Media Studies deals intensively with an examination of a range of mass and digital media drawing on historical, industrial and technological approaches. It ranges from a `micro' level of concern with media language through to a macro concern with media institutions, texts and theory.

The extended major is designed to give students an understanding of how Communication is mediated and shaped by its cultural location. It draws from both streams but stresses the theoretical and the analytical aspects. The extra time spent studying in the area makes this an ideal preparation for Honours and further study.

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Media, Communication and Cultural Studies extended major.

What it costs

Please view the Bachelors of Science/Arts for indicative fees.

How to apply

Please view the Bachelors of Science/Arts for information on key dates and how to apply.