Dr. Shane Homan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shane Homan is an Associate Professor in Media Communications at Monash University's School of Media, Film and Journalism within the Faculty of Arts. He has an extensive background as an academic leader and researcher, holding various roles within the School. Homan's research focuses primarily on the music industry, cultural policy, and media policy. He has co-authored nine books and numerous book chapters and journal articles, with notable recent publications including 'Melbourne Music City: Urban Culture, History Policy' (Bloomsbury, 2022) and the 'Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Policy' (2021). His involvement in research spans 14 Australian Research Council projects, emphasizing music and cultural economies. Currently, he is leading a project titled 'Community Music Radio: Building Music-Media Ecosystem' which explores the cultural and economic significance of community music radio. Homan has also actively contributed to industry and government discussions related to music industries and has served in various roles, including as General Secretary of the International Association for the Study of Popular Music. His research endeavors align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, highlighting the cultural and creative significance of music and media industries.

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Associate Professor

— Present

Monash University • Melbourne, Australia

Associate Professor in the School of Media, Film and Journalism.

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.