Unprecedented change in communications and media content, forms, technology and policy in the last decade has wide-ranging implications for business, politics, public administration and everyday life. The Master of Communications and Media Studies builds your understanding of changing global contexts of media and communication practices. You will gain a critically informed understanding of key issues affecting the global communications industry focusing on the challenges posed by the emergence of digital media, globalisation and increasing levels of cross-cultural exchange. Industry engagement through guest speakers, internships, and opportunities for site visits in Australia and abroad will enhance your knowledge and professional competency.
About Communications and Media Studies
Professional Enhancement Program
PEP is tailor-made to equip you with career planning support and professional skills development. Integral to our Graduate Coursework programs, ranked Top 1% in the world, and taught by academic and industry experts.
Flexible study
On-campus and selected flexible online options available. Complete in as short as one year, or study part-time (domestic only). Choose from early evening classes and intensive several week block units – we have multiple options to suit you.
The annual Monash Creative Directions Festival gives Masters students the insights and connections they need to succeed. It is a festival of ideas and practical know-how exploring critical issues shaping the nature of work in the contemporary media, cultural and communications industries.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Qualifications
Depending on prior qualifications:
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Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time |
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. |
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Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time |
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. Or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least a 50 percent average in both qualifications; or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. |
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Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 years full-time, 2 years part-time |
An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or equivalent qualification and experience approved by the faculty. |
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21 | Equivalent approved English test |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
English Program Requirements
English Requirements
- Min IELTS: 7
- Min TOEFL: 94