Master of Communication
Postgraduate
2025
You're considered an International student if you are:
Postgraduate
2025
DMCO
AUD$ 34,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025
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Applicants seeking admission to the program will normally have:
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.
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:
How to apply for international students will give you helpful information about the application process at the University of South Australia. When you are ready, apply through our International Application System. If you would like to talk to someone near you about studying at the University of South Australia, we have agents all over the world who can assist you. Find an Education Agent in your country.
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.
Recipients can get a 50% reduction on tuition fees for up to four years of full-time study for selected degrees.
Recipients can get a 15% reduction on tuition fees for the duration of their chosen degree.
As a UniSA student, you will have unique access to work placement opportunities, overseas study tours and exchanges, networking events, internships, guest speakers and more.
Our campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops and laboratories, as well as spaces that simulate real work environments. These are all supported by the latest technologies and a 24/7 online learning platform. We have health services on campus, gymnasiums, technology zones and great student lounges. You will also gain access to a range of community clinics, which provide professional and cost effective services in areas of health, business, law and psychology. There are campus sport activities to keep you active, and if you are keen to explore the social side of university life, there are movies, cooking demonstrations, parties and lots more.
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.
There are a number of ways to apply to study UniSA's undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degrees.
You can access our online International Application System through our How to Apply page. The International Application System is an easy and secure online application and acceptance process. You will have visibility of your application through the secure online portal with the ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment.
Alternatively you can submit an application through one of the University's registered Education Agents.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC http://www.satac.edu.au/.
If you are applying for the UniSA Study Abroad or Study Abroad Plus program, you can submit your application online here.
Postgraduate study by research
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit http://unisa.edu.au/resdegrees.
There is no closing date for submitting your application however the admissions process takes between one and three weeks from the date that we receive your application and all required supporting documentation.
If you are completing an Australian year 12 qualification in Australia or overseas, or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Australia, you must apply through SATAC. Key dates for applications can be found here.
You may be eligible to receive credit or advanced standing for your chosen UniSA degree based on your previous studies, if they are in a related area at an equivalent or higher level. Receiving credit will reduce the number of courses you undertake within the degree, and may also reduce the overall duration of your degree.
The amount of credit you may be eligible to receive is assessed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions team.
The best way to determine your eligibility to receive credit or advanced standing is to apply using our International Application System which can be found on our How to Apply page. You will need to supply detailed syllabus documents with your application.
UniSA welcomes the opportunity to speak with you regarding your study options. Our staff are able to talk to you about degree information, career outcomes and pathways, entry requirements, applications, and student life, so that you are able to make the best study decision for your future.
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