Researching Strategic Communication and Media

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 5008
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Course ID
202350
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides students with theoretical and methodological underpinning for conducting research in strategic communication and media.

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain and analyse how research processes and practices are used in professional communication and media contexts, including ethical considerations
  • Apply knowledge of communication and media research design principles to create and implement ethically sound research methods
  • Analyse and interpret research findings using clear and concise language to explain their implications for communication practice
  • Report the results of communication and media research using different formats relevant to the sector, and for distribution across a variety of platforms

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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