MECM20011 Approaches to Qualitative Media Research

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is MECM20011 hard?

MECM20011: Easier. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 2.5 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

The main qualitative ways to study media texts, audiences and platforms, as groundwork for designing your own research.

After it you can

What you need first

None

Can’t be taken together with

Careers

Helps toward: Journalist

How it’s assessed

Assignments 70%, Reports and essays 30%

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Quick answers

When is MECM20011 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking MECM20011?
No prerequisites.
Does MECM20011 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 70%, Reports and essays 30%.
How many class hours a week does MECM20011 have?
2.5 h a week in class
Can I take MECM20011 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.
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Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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