GraduateCommunications & Media
Master of Communication
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The University of Queensland's Master of Communication is a 32-unit degree, two years full-time, with a 1.5-year option for applicants who hold a bachelor degree plus two years of relevant work experience. Students choose one of two fields of study: Communication for Social Change, which focuses on communication in development, advocacy and community contexts, or Strategic Communication, which focuses on organisational communication, public relations and campaigns. The degree suits communication graduates and working professionals building advanced skills. Graduates work in public relations, corporate and government communication, development and advocacy organisations, and media. Indicative international tuition is around A$38,800 per year.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Communication Theory
- Workplace Writing and Editing
- Intercultural communication
- Social Media Communication [Elective]
- Political Communication [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose
- and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Admissions
Relevant work experience Relevant work experience, which should be supported with evidence (see below), includes work: in communication, public relations, marketing, advertising or community development roles, or as a journalist/reporter/media producer or researcher in communication related fields, or in any other profession in which a portfolio was built up demonstrating communication expertise. Evidence of relevant work experience should include a letter from your employer (and/or previous employers) stating the following: That you work (or worked) within the specified organisation The length that you were there (i.e. 3 years) The level at which you worked (full-time, part-time* or casual*) *if you worked part-time or casual, please list the average amount of hours worked per week
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