Dr. Kate Fitch

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kate Fitch is a communication media studies scholar specializing in critical sociocultural approaches to public relations research. Her work draws on historical social justice perspectives, feminism, and intersectionality to understand the broader societal impact of communicative activity and promotional work. She has contributed significantly to the discipline by advocating for critical feminist research, identifying the limitations of public relations theory, addressing gender inequality in theory and practice, and promoting evidenced histories that recognize the impact of professional projects while highlighting the exclusion of particular narratives. Fitch's recent research investigates the role of public relations in promoting energy and informs the emerging interdisciplinary field of promotional culture. She serves as Editor of the critical public relations journal, Public Relations Inquiry, and has co-edited several special issues in prestigious journals. Fitch joined Monash University in October 2017, where she established a public relations specialization, served as HDR Program Director, and Deputy Director of the Bachelor of Media Communication. An award-winning teacher, she has received accolades for her outstanding contributions to student learning.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Senior Research Fellow

2017-10-01 — 2024-12-01

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Specializing in public relations research with a focus on sociocultural approaches.

Academic Chair - Public Relations

— Present

Murdoch University • Perth, Australia

Led the public relations curriculum development and teaching.

Awards

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Australian Learning Teaching Council Citation

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.