Will introduce students to key research methodologies drawn from a range of appropriate disciplines relevant to the study of media industries, and their management and policy dimensions. The course equips students with the skills needed to understand suitable topics, resources and research approaches in the study of media industries and cognate fields, and to prepare for literature review therein.

8 x 1 hour Lectures

2 x 1 hour Seminars over 10 weeks as scheduled on MyCampus

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The standard assessments for this course are:

■ Written assignment 1 - (1000 words) 40%

■ Written assignment 2 - (1500 words) 60%

If required, for instance where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, the following alternatives are available:

■ There is no alternative to the written assignments, but a flexible deadline and extra time can be offered as reasonable adjustments (students should follow the usual process for extensions)

Further reasonable adjustments may be provided where necessary. Students are encouraged to consult with the course convenor.

The course aims to

■ Introduce key research methodologies drawn from a range of appropriate disciplines relevant to the study of media industries and their management and policy dimensions

■ Equip students with the skills needed to plan appropriate and effective research in relation to the contextualisation, development, implementation, evaluation and theory of themes and topics relevant to the field

■ Prepare students for literature review in a key research area

By the end of the course students will be able to:

■ Identify and explain a range of research approaches, sources, methods and techniques relevant to the fields of media industries and their management and policy dimensions

■ Evaluate critically the use of different research methods, literature, data sources and traditions associated with the study of media management

■ Critically review preliminary literature on an appropriate topic