Media and Communication Professional Identities

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 1016
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Course ID
208381
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Matt Hart
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course introduces students to the diverse fields of media and communication and to the variety of positions and types of employment on offer in these industries. It introduces students to the expectations of a range of professional media and communication specialisations within a variety of organisations, including strategic communication and public relations, social and digital media, content creation, immersive media, games design and production and screen production, and provides introductory career guidance and advice. Students will also explore the changing nature of professional media careers and the role of communication professionals in broader industry, government, not-for-profit and agency environments.

  • Pathways in Media and Communication
  • Social Media
  • Strategic Communication
  • Promotion, Advertising and Sponsorship
  • Immersive Media
  • Digital Media
  • Games Design
  • Screen Production
  • Sector Perspectives
  • Industry Panel

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of the range of potential media and communication careers and environments
  • Communicate and critically reflect on their identity as a future media and communication practitioner
  • Demonstrate introductory understanding of the basics of career planning and positioning, including CV writing, networking and social media, and portfolio building understandings of visual and aesthetic media
  • Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers to both give and receive feedback

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 53546
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 193
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-09
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH2-09
Class number
Class number 53549
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
Class number
Class number 53550
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-23
Class number
Class number 53551
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-18
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK4-18
Class number
Class number 53552
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 10:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS4-12A
Class number
Class number 53553
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 22
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B

Magill

Class number
Class number 54021
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 199
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-44
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-44
Class number
Class number 53547
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 23
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-03A
Class number
Class number 53548
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 24
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-83
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-83

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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