Course overview
Building on preparatory work undertaken in Media and Communication Professional Identities, this course explores latest research on current and future trends in media and communications work in order to assist students to best position themselves for the transition from undergraduate study to the next stages of their careers. Students consolidate and extend their knowledge about the current and historical conditions that have shaped contemporary media and communications work and explore the latest forecast trends and predictions for key media and communications industries. They will then apply this knowledge to their own career planning and development, and learn advanced tools and strategies for positioning themselves for success in their future careers.
Course learning outcomes
- Situate and evaluate individual professional skills and goals in the context of ongoing employment trends and the future of work in media and communication industries
- Critically assess and reflect upon personal values, skills, strengths and weaknesses, and how these shape potential career paths and trajectories and responses to industry change
- Develop personalised objectives and apply advanced career planning for ongoing professional development and shifting professional identity
- Apply advanced career planning tools and develop personalised objectives for ongoing professional development
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