MECM20003 Internet Communication
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2 class hours a week
Is MECM20003 hard?
MECM20003: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Reviewers say it’s manageable (10 reviews), No final exam, Only 2 class hours a week.
What you learn
Hands-on workshops with digital tools to plan and publish an online project, alongside the social and economic issues of internet culture.
After it you can
- Analyse the social context of online content
- Make and evaluate online content with digital tools
- Design and present a digital project
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 50%, Projects 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2017–2025)
- Now called Internet Communication. Each week looks at a different part of online culture, with a fair amount of theory. Most reviewers found it interesting and not too content-heavy.
- The final task is a group app concept and presentation (a mock-up, not a working app); with a good group it is easy, but a 2025 reviewer said the time for it was short.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is MECM20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MECM20003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MECM20003 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 50%, Projects 50%.
- Is MECM20003 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: Now called Internet Communication. Each week looks at a different part of online culture, with a fair amount of theory. Most reviewers found it interesting and not too content-heavy.
- What do students say about MECM20003?
- Now called Internet Communication. Each week looks at a different part of online culture, with a fair amount of theory. Most reviewers found it interesting and not too content-heavy. The final task is a group app concept and presentation (a mock-up, not a working app); with a good group it is easy, but a 2025 reviewer said the time for it was short.
- How many class hours a week does MECM20003 have?
- 2 h a week in class
- Can I take MECM20003 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MECM20003?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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