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301512 v.2 Master of Internet Studies


MInetStds(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 032988G
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This course provides skills and knowledge, and an understanding of the growth, uses and future development and application of the Internet, as well as specific education in aspects of internet use or development for information dissemination and design, communication and community-building, policy development, and advanced research skills. It is designed to complement and extend existing knowledge, combining a general qualification with more specific educational opportunities to learn in a way that best suits existing needs and priorities. Creative overlap between current employment and study is emphasised.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelors degree with an appropriate level of achievement in any field from a recognised tertiary education institution. Students unable to enrol directly into the Masters program may gain entry through enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Internet Studies and successful completion of specified units in that course.

Specific Requirements

Students are required to have and maintain reliable internet access.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Credit may be awarded for prior learning and demonstrated existing skills.

Duration and Availability

This fee-paying course is three semesters full-time study or equivalent part-time study through flexible delivery using internet technologies, including additional classes for on-campus students. Class attendance is mandatory for international students in Australia.

Intermediate Awards

A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Internet Studies, or the Graduate Diploma in Internet Studies may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of Department. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Special Note

Students should note that masters level units require substantial and independent advanced project work. Students may incur a cost for personal Internet access.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

300579 v.3   Internet Studies 502 - Advanced Skills in Internet Use 2.0 25.0
300580 v.4   Internet Studies 503 - A Socio-technological Introduction 2.0 25.0
301498 v.2   Internet Studies 505 - Current Issues and Developments 2.0 25.0
305995 v.1   Internet Studies 506 - Cyberanalytics 2.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

306034 v.1   Internet Policy and Practices Major (Graduate Internet Studies)   100.0
  OR  
306035 v.1   Internet Training and Development Major (Graduate Internet Studies)   100.0
  OR  
306036 v.1   Internet Design Major (Graduate Internet Studies)   100.0
  OR  
306037 v.1   Internet Content Management Major (Graduate Internet Studies)   100.0
  OR  
308914 v.1   Internet Communications Major (Graduate Internet Studies)   100.0
  OR  
308937 v.1   Internet Law and Policy Major   100.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   100.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 2 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
301495 v.3   Internet Studies 690 - Individual Project 4.0 50.0
301650 v.2   Internet Studies 600 - Advanced Learning Network Participation 2.0 25.0
301651 v.2   Internet Studies 693 - Advanced Individual Study Program 2.0 25.0
305993 v.1   Internet Studies 695 - Advanced Internet Case Studies 2.0 25.0
 
NB In Year 2, Semester 1 students may select alternative Masters units in consultation with the course coordinator, including correlate project units in the Department of Design or Department of Education.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y        
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y        

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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