Media Studies Curriculum 1 | Federation University

EDBED3040 Media Studies Curriculum 1

This course is the first in a sequence of two that is designed to enhance knowledge and skills related to the effective teaching of Media Studies in secondary schools. The course introduces pre-service teachers to the philosophy, structure, curriculum and assessment procedures of VCE Units 1 & 2 and requires them to examine how the curriculum frameworks can be used to create optimal learning for senior secondary students. Pre-service teachers will learn how to develop school students' understanding of the important role media plays in shaping the values and beliefs of audiences as well as building the students' ability to analyse media concepts, forms and products in critical and informed ways.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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