Master of Communication
Program code:
5651
Delivery location
St Lucia
Duration
2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing
Semester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2019)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2019)
Designed for communication graduates and professionals, the Master of Communication will develop your knowledge of communication dynamics, as well as you practical professional skills.
- This two-year program will suit those with an approved degree in any discipline – see Program Details for entry requirements.
- Choose between two fields of study: Communication for Social Change or Strategic Communication.
- Focus on social change theory and practice and explore ways communication can change attitudes and behaviour. Alternatively, design professional communication solutions while expanding your engagement, crisis planning and critical thinking skills.
- Undertake a combination of advanced level coursework and research, with the option of choosing to complete a research project or thesis on a topic of your choice. You will put theory into practice and apply what you've learned as you develop your ideas.
Develop highly valuable communication skills and set yourself up for career success in a range of communication industries.
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Fast Facts
World rankings
Study at a top university for media and communication - UQ was ranked 27th in the world in the 2017 QS World University Rankings by Subject.
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Teaching staff
Learn from the best
Many of our lecturers are award winning teachers and researchers, meaning you will be educated by experts in the field and have access to the latest research.
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Alumni
The most interesting aspect of the Master of Communication (Communication for Social Change) program is how it balances theory with practice. I found the courses to be accommodating for my future work because not only did it equip me with the skills to leverage communication in social change processes, but, most importantly, it enhanced my perspectives and helped me to think more critically and methodically. Additionally, it exposed me deeper to participatory video and community radio, both of which are topics that I would like to study more about in the future. Enggar Paramita, Master of Communication (Communication for Social Change) (2017)
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Alumni
The Master of Communication (Public Relations and Professional Communication) program has trained my introvert personality to do public speaking, handle media, pitch campaigns and write effectively in English. Furthermore, this program advanced my professional views by giving both perspectives of ideal and critical public relations. In short, this program has empowered me to be an agent of change for my government. Puspa Ningrum, Master of Communication (Public Relations and Professional Communication) (2017)
Fields of study for this program
There are 2 fields of study available in the Master of Communication.
View all fields of study for this programCareer outcomes
Graduates with a specialisation in Communication for Social Change find jobs as communication and facilitation specialists in government, non-government and community-based organisations and international research and development organisations, or they work as private consultants.
Graduates with a specialisation in Public Relations and Professional Communication are well equipped for diverse roles within public relations and marketing communication consultancies, not-for profit organisations and government bodies, including organisational communication, crisis management, government relations, social media management and political campaigning roles.
Summary
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Program code5651
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Faculty
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Duration2 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
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CommencingSemester 1 (25 Feb, 2019)
Semester 2 (22 Jul, 2019) -
Program levelPostgraduate Coursework
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Units32
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Delivery locationSt Lucia
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AQFLevel 9
Admissions criteria
Prerequisites
Approved degree in any discipline, with a GPA of 5
Program structure
The courses offered in the Master of Communication are set out in the course list. Each course is allocated a certain number of units (#).
CoursesThe Program Rules explain what is required to complete the Master of Communication. These requirements include the total number of units you need to complete in order to graduate.
Program RulesTo have your degree conferred, you also need to comply with UQ’s policies and rules.
Early exit points
Depending on your choice of courses, it might be possible to withdraw from the Master of Communication at an early exit point and graduate with one of the following awards:
Programs and Courses
If you're a current student who has already commenced study at UQ, please see Programs and Courses for full information about your program structure, rules and requirements.
Fields of study
The following is a list of fields of study available in the Master of Communication.
When you graduate, any fields of study you have finished will be listed on your degree certificate.
Strategic Communication
This fields provides students with the skills of professionally analysing communication situations and professionally designing solutions to communication problems. It also teaches the skills required to plan and implement a professional public relations campaign (including goal-setting, budgeting and evaluation); the skills of audience and public opinion analysis; a range of communication theories; and an understanding of how globalisation and the emerging information economy is impacting upon public relations practices.
You should refer to the Program Rules for more information. A full definition of "field of study" is available in the Policies and Procedures Library.
Government assistance
FEE-HELP
Domestic students who are accepted into the Master of Communication pay tuition fees.
FEE-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme to assist eligible students with the cost of their tuition fees.
Find out more about FEE-HELP.
Centrelink Support
The Australian Government offers a number of income-support payments to eligible Australian university students. For more information, visit the Centrelink website.
Indicative annual fee
AUD $26,600
Indicative fee 2019
An indicative annual fee is the average cost of enrolling in the Master of Communication at 2019 fee rates. It is calculated based on a standard full-time study load.
A standard full-time study load is 16 units per academic year. The average fee would be less for part-time study. Actual fees will vary according to your choice of courses, their unit value and the time you take to complete this program.
Fees may be higher in later years as all fees are reviewed annually.
Visit Student contributions and tuition fees for more information.
Scholarships
The University offers more than 200 scholarships for prospective students and more than 350 scholarships and prizes for current students.
Scholarships cover the full range of academic disciplines and are open to domestic students and international students.
Many scholarships have specific eligibility criteria. More information, including information about how to apply, is available on the Scholarships website.
Applying online
All domestic student applications for the Master of Communication can be lodged directly to UQ using our online application form.
The program code for the Master of Communication is 5651. You'll need this when applying.Find out more about applying for postgraduate coursework study.
Apply nowImportant dates
There are a number of dates and deadlines you need to meet when applying for postgraduate study.
The closing date for the Master of Communication is:
- To commence study in semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
- To commence study in semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
A full list of dates relevant to UQ students is available on the Student Matters Calendar.
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