MECM30017 Digital and Mobile Journalism
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 1 class hours a week
Is MECM30017 hard?
MECM30017: Easier. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam, Only 1 class hours a week. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
Making news on a phone: shooting video, recording audio, writing and editing stories for digital platforms, with media ethics in mind.
After it you can
- Shoot video and record audio to a professional standard
- Write and edit breaking news and longer stories
- Apply media ethics to digital journalism
What you need first
MECM10006 or MECM20013 or MECM30010
Careers
Helps toward: Journalist
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 20%, Projects 70%, Participation 10%
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Quick answers
- When is MECM30017 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MECM30017?
- Needs MECM10006 or MECM20013 or MECM30010.
- Does MECM30017 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Reports and essays 20%, Projects 70%, Participation 10%.
- How many class hours a week does MECM30017 have?
- 1 h a week in class
- Can I take MECM30017 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- Can I rate MECM30017?
- 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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