Dr. Steve Collins

Professor

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Biography

Steve holds an LL.B (Hons), MA in Cyberculture Law, and a PhD focused on copyright law and fair use. He has a diverse teaching background, having taught media studies, web design, computer skills, networking, and music technology across various legal areas including contract, tort, and criminal law. Before moving to Australia in 2002, Steve developed and delivered media law components in BA and BSc programs while working with the University of Essex. He has held significant roles as Program Director for BA-Media and Bachelor of Marketing and Media, and served on numerous departmental and university committees. Currently, he is the course authority for the Bachelor of Media and Communications and Master of Media and Communications, specializing in Interactive Design. Steve is also an active music producer under the names INfest8 and Konqistador, having released several albums and collaborated with various global artists. His work connects music production and academic interests in authorship, creativity, and technology, evidenced by projects that explore authenticity in songwriting. In 2019, he produced 'Nafada', a creative work involving Arab and Muslim hip-hop artists, aimed at the MENA region.

Research Interests

Experience

Discipline Chair

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Oversees the Media Communications discipline, involved in curriculum development and academic leadership.

Awards

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Vice-Chancellor’s Citations

2016-10-24

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).