Master of Communication

Get the skills you need to become a master at strategic communications. Whether your goal is career progression, research or academia, a Master in Communication from Murdoch is for you. 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.

(i) A recognised Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) in the discipline. Students who have completed a graduate diploma or equivalent (AQF Level 8) in the disciplinary area may apply for advanced standing of up to 12 credit points. In addition, students who have at least one year of full-time relevant workplace experience, such as in public relations, journalism and media and communication sectors, may apply for advanced standing of up to an additional 12 credit points. OR (ii) A minimum of ten years' work experience in the media and communication sectors or in a professional capacity, or a minimum of five years' work experience in a managerial role, together with evidence of ability to carry out research for and/or write professional reports.

IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no band less than 6.0; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 overall with no band below 169; Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 with no band below 50; Test of English as a Foreign Language - IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 with no band less than 18; Occupational English Test (OET) - C (250-290) in each of the four components.