Murdoch University: Courses

This major provides students with an understanding of gender and cultural processes, from the level of everyday life and popular culture to the global movement of people, information and ideas. It draws on traditions in gender studies and cultural studies, making strategic use of a number of academic disciplines to address problems arising from lived experience. What is the meaning of contemporary media culture? How do gender categories shape our lives? Where are the opportunities today for creating new cultural futures?

The major develops a strong base of skills in critical thinking, research, and writing, which can be employed across a wide range of applications. It also introduces a number of more specific areas where an ability to think about gender and culture are employed, offering pathways into cultural planning, women's services, political activism, cultural journalism, teaching and creative industries.

Employment Prospects:
Graduates find employment in a wide range of fields, from the cultural and media industries to public and community services and organisations. Combining with other majors and minors can produce added specialisations.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
As per normal undergraduate admission requirements.

Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Recommended Double Majors:
Australian Indigenous Studies (BA); Communication and Media Studies (BCommun); Journalism (BCommun)

Recommended Minors:
Anthropology; Australian Indigenous Studies; Media Studies; New Media; Sociology; Women's Studies

Course Structure - 72 points

Part I - 24 points

Foundation Unit - 3 points

Select one Foundation Unit from the Foundation Units section in this Handbook.

Core Units - 6 points

MCC102 Introduction to Gender and Cultural Studies -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

MCC103 Institutions, Culture and Power -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

General Electives - 15 points

Select from any 100-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Students are advised to consider using these points to meet the requirements of a second major or minor. Recommended double major(s): Australian Indigenous Studies (BA); Communication and Media Studies (BCommun); Journalism (BCommun).

Part II - 48 points

Core Units - 12 points

MCC235 Popular Culture and Everyday Life -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

MCC211 Gender, Globalisation and Cultural Politics -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

MCC322 Reading Image and Text -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

Specified Electives - 12 points

Select from the following:

MCC321 Children and the Media -- 4 pts
NA 2010

EGL298 Representation and Gender -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

MCC356 Sexuality, Bodies and Culture -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

MCC219 Television and Video Cultures -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

AIS228 Our Mob: Indigenous Families -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
Rockingham: S1-internal

AST258 Women in Asian Societies -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

Students with good academic records can apply to the Academic Chair to take MCC325 Professional Placement in Media Communication and Culture -- 4 pts [Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal, SUM-internal, W-internal] in place of one of the above specified electives.

General Electives - 24 points

Select from any 200- to 400-level units offered by the University, subject to individual unit prerequisites.

Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

Handbook 2010

Gender and Cultural Studies (BA)

School of Media Communication and Culture