Master of Communication
University of Canberra
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00212K
Graduates of the Master of Communication will have specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice, leadership, further learning, and research in communication professions in a variety of enterprises, including private, government. and community sectors. This course will ready students to participate in contemporary global communications practices and will provide authentic workplace experiences within the local and international communications environment. It will provide theoretical and practical perspectives of the issues facing the communication and media industry, including 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 will be prepared for further study by research on completion of this degree.
Structure
48 credit points.
Subjects
- Communication
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF level 7) or equivalent.Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Communication (UC) can articulate into the Master's course with credit for the 8 units completed.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 give consideration to a range of factors including English proficiency, academic record and/or employment experience.Applicants with a completed Bachelor's 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.
Study pathways
Exit awards Graduate Certificate in Communication; Graduate Diploma in Communication.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| UC College, Bruce | International: $59,000 | No |
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