Master of Communication

About

Master of Communication graduates have specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice, leadership, further learning and research in communication professions in private, government and community sectors.

This course will prepare students to participate in contemporary global communications practices and provide authentic workplace experiences within local and international communications environments. It will provide theoretical and practical perspectives of issues facing the communication and media industry – audience and engagement, reputation and risk, organisational voice, digital strategies and data analytics.

Students can choose to specialise in fields such as strategic communication and marketing communication and, on completion of this degree, will be prepared for further study by research.

Admission criteria

• Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent as approved by the University Admissions Committee.
• Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Communication (UC) or the Graduate Certificate in Communication (Engagement) =may apply and receive credit for 12 credit points (4 units) of their completed study.
• In making an offer to an applicant, the university will consider a range of factors, including English proficiency, academic record and/or employment experience.
• Applicants with a completed bachelor degree in a related/cognate field may be granted credit for up to 12 credit points of unspecified credit reducing the degree duration to 1.5 years (EFTSL),additional credit from completed Graduate Certificates in Communication and Graduate Diplomas in Communication may reduce this duration further.

Fees and charges

^ Fee column represents an annual amount unless the course duration is less than one year; the amount then represents the full cost of the course.

Australian Government financial assistance

University of Canberra scholarships and financial assistance

Further information

Read the full course details on the University of Canberra website.

Visit the Faculty of Arts and Design website.
Call 1800 864 226.
Email study@canberra.edu.au

The Faculty of Arts and Design (FAD) is a large and diverse faculty offering programs that range from the highly conceptual to the deeply practical. Creativity is at the core of what we do in all our programs.