MECM30015 Media and Communications Project
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 2.5 class hours a week
Is MECM30015 hard?
MECM30015: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. 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
A guided independent research project on a media topic of your choice, ending in a written report and a poster presentation.
After it you can
- Design and carry out your own research study
- Find and use the key literature on your topic
- Present findings in a report and a poster
What you need first
None
Can’t be taken together with
- MECM30007
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Assignments 20%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 55%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MECM30015 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking MECM30015?
- No prerequisites.
- Does MECM30015 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 20%, Presentations 25%, Reports and essays 55%.
- How many class hours a week does MECM30015 have?
- 2.5 h a week in class
- Can I take MECM30015 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MECM30015?
- 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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