Course

Master of Convergent Media

Approved Abbreviation: MConvergMed

Western Sydney University Course Code: 1645.3

CRICOS Code: 060819D

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2011 or later.

Commencement Year 2010 - 1645.2 Master of Convergent Media

Commencement Year 2008 and 2009 - 1645.1 Master of Convergent Media

The Master of Convergent Media offers an environment in which you will develop new digital content, build skills and resources and explore the industry’s future, while assessing how you can adapt your experience to this rapidly changing industry.

You will extend your experience portfolio, building advanced skills in creative/conceptual development and media production through the delivery of a multi-platform/convergent media product. You will acquire a thorough knowledge of the convergent landscape, from mobile media to gaming, virtual worlds and social media.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Admission

Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline

A Masters degree in any discipline

A Graduate Certificate in Convergent Media

Have a minimum of five years full-time equivalent work experience in one of the following areas: journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, communication, media, design, visual communication, creative arts or multi-media.

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Local and International applicants who are applying through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) will find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on the UAC website. Local applicants applying directly to the University should also use the information provided on the UAC website.

http://www.uac.edu.au

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International students applying to The University through the International Office can find details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof on their website.

http://www.uws.edu.au/international

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points including the units listed in the recommended sequence below.

Recommended Sequence

Full-time

Semester 1

101793

Methods and Case Studies in Convergent Media

Choose one of:

101423

Media Project Proposal

101745

Media Project Production