Master of Communication
Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2025
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Degree Level Postgraduate
Year 2025
Mode
On-campus/Online
Fees
$AU 25,700 per 1.0 EFTSL for students enrolled in 2025
Applicants seeking admission to the program will normally have:
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Gain the advanced knowledge needed for management roles in the media and communications sector.
Build your professional skills in social and digital media management, public relations and strategic communication. Develop your knowledge of the social and political aspects of communication underpinned by advanced research methods and planning skills.
Study in a collaborative, team-based environment with connections to industry partners, real-world projects, and placement and networking opportunities Benefit from your choice of electives and flexible learning options, including part-time and some online study.
This qualification is nested with the Graduate Certificate in Strategic Communication and Graduate Diploma in Communication.
This qualification is also linked with our short courses in Executive Certificate in Social Media Management and Executive Certificate in Digital Design Management. You can use the courses completed through the short courses to gain credit into the Master of Communication.
Graduates of this postgraduate qualification will have advanced management and writing skills, along with knowledge of contemporary practice, social and digital media management, ethical communication, strategic communication plans and practices.
The first year of the Master of Communication comprises industry relevant and informed courses covering emerging communication discipline areas including:
In your second year, you will undertake an 18-unit professional project supported by a supervisor and industry partner.
The Master of Communication responds to the fast-changing needs of employment and society encompassing communication and media, which is one of the fastest growing sectors of employment globally.
The Master of Communication provides you with industry informed courses in Communication and Media, Social Media Management, Public Relations, Strategic Communication and Digital Design, which are strengthened through courses in research and work-integrated learning.
Our curriculum is informed and continuously updated through industry engagement with well-regarded communication and media companies. You can be assured that the skills you learn will be industry-relevant and highly sought after. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a professional project working with industry in your final year.
You will develop an advanced understanding of the required competencies of an effective communication professional and what it takes to thrive in today’s fast-changing workforce.
Students who have successfully completed UniSA’s Bachelor of Communication and Media; Bachelor of Journalism and Professional Writing and Bachelor of Creative Industries are eligible for 18 units of advanced standing for this master’s qualification.
Communication is at the core of everything we do – and skilled communicators are essential in every organisation. Graduates of this qualification can gain careers as:
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
Available for students who are interested in undertaking specified activities with the aim of enhancing the overall student experience at UniSA.
Travel Grants are available to participate in our Study Overseas Programs. UniSA has agreement with over 80 institutions globally.
Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and spaces that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.
Adelaide also has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation and private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages, or explore our student accommodation by Scape on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, an ideal location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.
Fae is the Program Director for the Masters of Communication (DMCO) at UniSA Creative and a lecturer in communication and media. Fae has ten years of industry experience as a strategic communications professional, having worked in public health communication for the Department of Health in the UK and in Adelaide, and as stakeholder engagement manager in the disability sector. Fae also has more than ten years’ experience teaching public relations, communication and media students across four universities in Australia, making innovative use of teaching technologies to engage students in face-to-face and online learning.
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Applications for all degrees will close ahead of study commencing, but the timelines may vary for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
The deadline to apply to study a degree at UniSA for semester one (commencing late February) and be guaranteed equal consideration is generally in very late November or early December. While you may be able to apply after this date, you are not guaranteed to be considered equally with other applicants and your application may not be assessed in time for the main round of offers. More competitive degrees may not make any offers after the main offer round. Find more information on the Key Dates section of the SATAC website, but you can also call the Future Student Enquiries team for more information on 08 8302 376.
Many postgraduate by coursework degrees do not have set closing dates. The exceptions are highly competitive degrees, so it is best to check – either on the degree homepage on the SATAC website or by checking with our Future Student Enquiries team.
As most postgraduate applications are assessed as they are submitted and offers are continuous, there are no set closing dates for applications. Degrees can be filled and closed with little notice so it is best to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on a place. For more information, please contact our Future Student Enquires team on (08) 8302 2376 or submit an enquiry.
You may be eligible for credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area and completed within a certain timeframe. Receiving credit or RPL will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree. You can read more about our pre-existing credit agreements through our online Credit Assessor. If you have related industry experience, you may also be eligible to receive recognised prior learning (RPL) for this experience. Credit and RPL is assessed by the Program Director once you've received an offer, and you apply through UniSA's current student experts, Campus Central.
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