Master of Communication

About this Course

The communication landscape is changing daily, with digital disruption the only constant. Studying the Master of Communication, you will be equipped with the professional and theoretical knowledge to meet this disruption head on, with confidence.

While companies grapple with protecting their reputation and behaving ethically under intense scrutiny from many stakeholders, communication professionals need to provide counsel at the highest level. The course has a laser focus on current and future industry concerns, and is taught by leaders in industry and research, with an emphasis on engagement and ethical and inclusive communication. You will develop the critical thinking, analytical and practical skills needed to meet the environmental, social, technological and governance challenges communicators and organisations face daily. We will go beyond the acronyms and buzzwords in current communication practice, and equip practitioners, through real-world practice, to be excellent communication professionals in their chosen industry.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 6)

  Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities

This course prepares graduates for senior career roles in communication fields. Communication roles are in high demand, and graduates could work in senior and/or management roles in strategic communication, corporate communication, digital communication, health or science communication, social media communication, content creation and public relations, to name some fields. All organisations require communication specialists - whatever the sector (for example, Government, not-for-profit or corporate) or industry (for example, health, sport, education or finance).

Possible future job titles

Communication Officer, Digital Communication Manager, Corporate Communication Specialist, Social Media Manager, Reputation Manager, Stakeholder Relationship Manager, Public Relations Professional, Professional Communicator, Content Creator, Engagement Officer