Master of Communication

Informed by global research and best practice in a range of topics including social media, cultural and media studies, global communication and strategic communication - this degree will extend your personal development and professional expertise, allowing you to apply it to a range of industries and disciplines.

Create strategic communication and research plans for real life clients through in-class and work integrated learning experiences. You'll analyse and implement the latest practices in communication in both international and Australian contexts through the analysis of case studies and real-life scenarios led by academics and industry guest speakers.

Examine the purposes and means by which leaders, organisations and interest groups create, coordinate and direct communication through strategy, planning, and engagement with society, the media and government.

3 reasons to study a Master of Communication at Murdoch

1. Put theory into practice with professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program which includes the opportunity to work in our on campus consultancy, MESH. You'll learn through working with real clients on real projects.
2. This course can be completed in as little as 1.5 years and your previous study and experience might mean you can gain credit for some units and graduate earlier.
3. Customise your degree, with the choice of professional coursework or research with a thesis that could contribute to a higher degree by research.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

• Critical and ethical issues in communication
• Web strategy
• Strategic communication
• Public relations, communication and culture
• People, corporates and globalisation in communication

Your career

The Master of Communication will prepare you for executive, managerial and entrepreneurial positions in communication and media related fields. Careers could include:

• Strategic Communication Consultant
• Media or Communications Advisor
• PR Consultant
• Community Engagement Officer
• Stakeholder Relations Manager
• Policy Advisor
• Digital Strategist

Depending on your own career aspirations, you could pursue a career in industry or continue to study and research.

For admission into one of our postgraduate degrees, you must provide evidence of the successful completion of a relevant degree from a recognised university, in addition to meeting Murdoch’s prescribed English Language requirements. At a minimum, to qualify for one of our postgraduate degrees, you must meet one of the following requirements.

Please note that entry requirements are dependent on the course you wish to study and as such, your specific course may have different entry requirements:

• A qualification equivalent to an AQF Associate Degree
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 in relevant discipline
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 with relevant work experience
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 with specific professional registration
• Postgraduate qualification of AQF Level 8 or above
• Submission of a Portfolio and/or substantial work experience

• Strategic Communication Consultant
• Media or Communications Advisor
• PR Consultant
• Community Engagement Officer
• Stakeholder Relations Manager
• Policy Advisor
• Digital Strategist