Media Masters Research Project

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 6005
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Course ID
204226
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
24
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Steve Cook
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Course level
6
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.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In the Media Masters Research Project, you will undertake advanced level research in the discipline of Media. Working with an assigned supervisor on an agreed topic of your choice, you will develop and design an independent research project in an industry-related specialisation. You will extend and apply the academic and industry knowledge you have gained throughout your coursework subjects to traditional, industry- or practice-based research. This work may serve as a stepping stone to a professional industry pathway or a research higher degree.

Course learning outcomes

  • Design and conduct an appropriate and achievable research project in the discipline of Media
  • Identify and address an industry-relevant issue or problem through the critical analysis of an issue or case study
  • Locate, evaluate and synthesise relevant industry and academic literature related to your topic
  • Critically analyse your issue or topic through the identification and application of key theories and concepts in Media
  • Articulate a clear, substantiated and sustained argument informed by theory and practice in Media

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 59667
Section
Section 01CW
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus West ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed MDIA7008 Media Masters Research Project at the University of Adelaide

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course