School of Culture and Communication
Faculty of Arts
It is my pleasure to welcome you to the School of Culture and Communication on behalf of all staff in the School.
Head of School; Professor of Art History
Our School is a thriving research centre for critical thinking in the humanities. This agenda is led by world-leading scholars whose fields of research include literary and cultural studies, art history, cinema and performance, media and communication and Australian Indigenous studies. The School is also host to a range of funded research concentrations, such as the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions, the Australian Centre, the Centre for Advancing Journalism and the Research Unit in Public Cultures. More broadly, our academics publish, speak and blog on topics as diverse as romanticism, poetry, Asian popular culture, digital media, climate change, network societies, gender and sexuality, racism, cosmopolitanism, and contemporary arts.
One of the largest Schools in the Faculty of Arts, we contribute exciting majors and subjects to the Bachelor of Arts, as well as offering unique Masters level courses that lead towards professional vocations in publishing, writing, museums and galleries, other arts and media institutions. Our extensive doctoral program includes coursework, as well as many opportunities to participate in reading groups, seminars, conferences and other events that augment the intellectual values of the School.
Our School considers the public life of the humanities an enduring tradition that enriches contemporary society, and we have many community and industry partnerships through which we engage with a wider audience. Explore the School website to discover more about our courses, research programs, graduate seminars, and cultural events.
Professor Jennifer Milam
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Art History and Art Curatorship
In an increasingly image-based culture, including a rapidly expanding museum and gallery industry, techniques in visual literacy are essential for a variety of professions as well as for daily life.
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Arts and Cultural Management
This vocationally-orientated program delivers transferrable skills you can apply across a broad range of art form contexts including film, theatre, dance, music and the visual arts.
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Indigenous studies
An exciting interdisciplinary program that offers students an opportunity to learn about the history and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Creative Writing
Creative Writing at The University of Melbourne offers students an exciting environment in which to develop essential skills in creative writing. Our academic staff are widely published writers and leading researchers.
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English and Theatre studies
Recognised nationally and internationally for its innovative teaching, scholarship and research; listed at No. 1 in Australia and No. 17 worldwide in the QS World University Rankings for 2019
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Gender studies (Interdisciplinary program)
The Gender studies program at The University of Melbourne offers students the potential to learn about issues such as sexual difference, gender equity, queer politics, and sexuality, from a variety of thought-provoking and provocative perspectives.
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Media and Communications
This dynamic program offers students a critical understanding of this fast changing area. Close links with media professionals enable students to develop the blend of conceptual and practical skills required for successful careers in media and other industries.
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Publishing and Communication
We equip students with globally-recognised skills to enable them to pursue a career in book, magazine, digital and web-based publishing, and professional communications.
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Screen and Cultural studies
Offering studies across a range of screen media, analysing their histories, evolution and embedding in everyday life. The program encourages students to explore a variety of cultural texts, sites and practices from a range of interpretive angles.
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Research strengths
Critical thinking across the Humanities and the Social Sciences is the School's core business. Our research illuminates the history of ideas and creativity, and explains the complexity of community and culture.
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Research groups and resource centre
Research centres, institutes and units housed within or closely associated with the School, which include the Australian Centre and the Research Unit in Public Cultures; and the Visual Cultures Resource Centre.
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Research collaborators
We have a wide range of research collaborators including the National Gallery of Victoria, the Victorian College of the Arts and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the History of Emotions.
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Research publications
View a complete list of all research publications by School of Culture and Communication staff, 2008 to present.
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Research projects
Selection of recent Australian Research Council (ARC) and other research projects undertaken by academics in the School of Culture and Communication.
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Research journals
A list of research journals.
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Postdoctoral schemes
The School welcomes applications for the McKenzie Fellowships, Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA) and the Melbourne Research Fellowships (Career Interruptions) Program.
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Undergraduate
Information for current undergraduate students. Including essay writing guides and citation styles, attendance and extensions
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Honours
Information for current honours students. Including essay writing guides and citation styles, minor thesis due dates, and attendance.
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Graduate coursework
Information for current graduate coursework students, including essay writing guides and citation styles, cover sheets, minor thesis due dates, attendance and internships
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Graduate research
Information for prospective students and those currently enrolled in a Doctor of Philosophy (Arts) or Masters by Research program.
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Graduate researcher career profiles
Our graduate researchers pursue academic careers and also use their skills to shape careers in other fields.
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Scholarships and Prizes
The School of Culture and Communication offers a range of awards to provide scholars with opportunities for development and research.
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Videos
Videos by staff and guests of the School of Culture and Communication.
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Visual Cultures Resource Centre
The Visual Cultures Resource Centre (VCRC) image collection now comprises over 250,000 slides and photographs, 85,000 digitised records and a film collection of over 1,000 titles.
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Recordings
Audio and visual recordings of events in the School of Culture and Communication