Strategic Communications Management

    Strategic Communications Management

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 30,130 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 24, 2026

    Strategic Communications Management

    About

    Establish yourself as a strategic, successful communicator in any industry: corporate, public or not-for-profit.

    Pursue a career of impact and influence leading effective and empathetic communication strategies that nurture stronger stakeholder relationships. In an age of constant engagement, there is a growing demand for expert communications professionals who can cut through today's crowded communication spaces to inspire innovation, action and change.

    Monash is ranked 47th in the world for Communication and Media Studies (QS Subject Rankings, 2024). Our Master of Strategic Communications Management (MSCM) is an industry-responsive degree that moves beyond traditional communication programs to focus on holistic, interdisciplinary approaches that will empower graduates to develop more effective communications cultures in their organisations, drive better outcomes and positively foster public trust and support.

    Who is the course suited to?

    Whether you’re a communications professional seeking to boost your career and contribution value, or looking to move into the sector from your current career or recent undergraduate study, this course is designed to respond to industry demand for exceptional, influential and insightful communicators.

    How will the course help advance your career?

    Monash University boasts a 91% graduate employability rating (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022). Our Master of Strategic Communications Management meets industry demand for skilled professionals capable of driving impactful communication strategies. Graduates enter diverse career paths in non-profit communications and advocacy, government communications, brand and campaign management, corporate communications and public relations. Alumni hold roles in esteemed organisations like Headspace, Huawei (China), Monash University, Medibank, and the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR). Career options include:

    • Campaign manager,
    • Communications manager,
    • Communication strategist,
    • Marketing communications manager,
    • Media management,
    • Public relations director,
    • Strategic communication advisor.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

    Qualifications

    Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

    An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average.

    Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

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

    Or

    An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.

    Or

    An Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average and a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field**

    **Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer.

    Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

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

    *Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences

    English entry requirements

    Level A
    IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 orPearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50orTOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21 or Equivalent approved English test

    University entrance requirements

    Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    overall score for IELTS (Academic), with minimum scores: Listening 7.0, Reading 7.0, Writing 7.0 and Speaking 7.0

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    30,130 / year(s)

    Strategic Communications Management

    Monash University

    Monash University

    Australia

    Australia, Melbourne