MECM20006 Understanding Australian Media
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is MECM20006 hard?
MECM20006: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week.
What you learn
How Australian media works, from ownership, regulation and public broadcasting to news, advertising and journalism ethics.
After it you can
- Describe past and current issues in Australian media
- Identify the interest groups behind Australian media
- Judge media content as an informed citizen
What you need first
None
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2016–2020)
- Reviewers (2016-2020) describe a theoretical subject with little practical skill, including weeks on journalism and newspapers that some found less interesting.
- Assessment is a couple of straightforward essays, and it was described as fairly relaxed.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is MECM20006 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MECM20006?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MECM20006 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 50%, Reports and essays 50%.
- Is MECM20006 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Reviewers (2016-2020) describe a theoretical subject with little practical skill, including weeks on journalism and newspapers that some found less interesting.
- What do students say about MECM20006?
- Reviewers (2016-2020) describe a theoretical subject with little practical skill, including weeks on journalism and newspapers that some found less interesting. Assessment is a couple of straightforward essays, and it was described as fairly relaxed.
- How many class hours a week does MECM20006 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MECM20006 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate MECM20006?
- 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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