Master of Communications and Media Studies

Unprecedented developments in communications and media content, technology, and policy have occurred over the past 10 years, with far-reaching effects on public policy, business, politics, and daily life. Your comprehension of the evolving global contexts of media and communication practices is enhanced by the Master of Communications and Media Studies program. With a theoretical and practical foundation, it will provide you with a critical grasp of the major issues influencing the global communications sector, with a particular emphasis on the difficulties brought by recent evolutions. The most recent advancements and research in media and communications, including online and social media, will be presented to you with an eye towards practical implementation.

Entry Level 2 (1.5 years full-time):

• An Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least a credit (60%) average, or
• An Australian bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.
  • Note for the Malaysia offering:
    • Applicants require at least a 60% average in both qualifications.
    • Applicants with an average between 50% - 60% may be considered if they have at least five years of work experience in a relevant field.
    • The Malaysian Qualifications Agency minimum program standards require applicants with less than a CGPA 2.50 (equivalent to 60% average) to have at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant field.

Entry Level 3 (1 year full-time):

• An Australian bachelor's honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least a credit (60%) average.

Additional Selection Criteria:

• Applicants must provide a Curriculum Vitae.
• Applicants must provide a reference from their employer to be assessed for relevant work experience.
• Relevant work experience includes work that requires autonomy and accountability, and the exercise of professional capabilities like strong communication, initiative, sound judgment, and analytical and critical thinking skills.

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online:
  • Overall score: 6.5
  • Listening score: 6.0
  • Reading score: 6.0
  • Writing score: 6.0
  • Speaking score: 6.0
• TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition:
  • Total Score: 79
  • Listening score: 12
  • Reading score: 13
  • Writing score: 21
  • Speaking score: 18
• PTE Academic:
  • Overall score: 58
  • Listening score: 50
  • Reading score: 50
  • Writing score: 50
  • Speaking score: 50
• C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
  • Overall score: 176
  • Listening score: 169
  • Reading score: 169
  • Writing score: 169
  • Speaking score: 169

PRINCIPAL STUDIES:

• Contemporary communications theories
• Global media industries
• Research issues and methodology

APPLIED STUDY:

• Emerging media industries in Asia, or
• Communication research project

PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT:

• Gender in the workplace

SPECIALIST STUDY:

• Advanced readings in social, political, and media theory
• Communications and media management
• Digital technology, policy, and governance
• Data analytics in communication
• Communications industry internship (Optional)