Media Policy and Media Law III

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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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 3000
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Course ID
207687
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course examines the various media law, policy and regulatory frameworks in Australia that affect media establishments and how they enhance or constrain media institutions and the public in their communication activities. It will also examine the media regulatory frameworks of other countries. The course will examine the success or failure of existing media policy and regulations in a technologically dynamic media environment.

Course learning outcomes

  • Understand how Australian media laws and regulations compare with those of other nations
  • Understand how media policies and regulations enable or constrain effective media environments
  • Understand the obligations and rights of media practitioners in the execution of their duties
  • Understand some of the problems and limitations of applying old media laws in new media environmentsBecome more skilled in critical thinking and case analysis
  • Become more skilled in evaluating the relevance and appropriateness of regulatory frameworks
  • Be able to appreciate the complex issues associated with media regulation
  • Be able to research and evaluate media products and policies
  • Understand changing media landscapes and their possible legal implications

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 29713
Section
Section 01CW
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus West ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MDIA3203 Media Policy and Media Law III at the University of Adelaide

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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