MECM20011 Approaches to Qualitative Media Research (University of Melbourne): rated 3.2/5 overall across 5 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
MECM20011 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Arts in Media and Communications. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 定性媒体研究方法
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Media and Communications
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Level: Research
Handbook year: 2026
Research is a vital activity of media professionals and academics. This subject offers a critical introduction to the traditions, approaches and methods used to conduct research into media industries, texts, audiences and platforms.
MECM20011 has 5 scored reviews: overall 3.2/5 · usefulness 3.5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 2 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.5 stars); 3 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.0/5).
On Reddit: "Yeahh, you are actually quite spot on, this subject delves into the academic side of media studies, the subject looks at the different media theories that have been applied to research. The first assignment I did asked us to do a media analysis of a news topic using one theory a…"
On Reddit: "I took it in 2019 and found it to be a pretty decent subject that’s particularly useful if you’re doing an arts degree. Content wise its similar to critical analytical skills (mult20003) but has more references to specific media theories. The assessments are alright to execute i…"
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Q: Is MECM20011 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 5 reviews: usefulness 3.5/5, overall 3.2/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MECM20011, and when is it offered?
A: MECM20011 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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