Digital media is changing our world. Be at the forefront.

The last decade has seen unprecedented changes in communications and media content, technology and policy – with wide-ranging implications for business, politics, public policy and everyday life.

This course builds your understanding of the changing global contexts of media and communication practices. Theoretically and practically grounded, it’ll give you a critically informed understanding of key issues affecting the global communications industry, focusing on the challenges posed by the emergence of digital media, globalisation and increasing levels of cross-cultural exchange.

You’ll be introduced to the latest developments and research in communications and media – including in social and online media – always with a view to real-world application.

Duration

1.5 years (full-time) or 3 years (part-time)

Type

Coursework

Intake

February

What you’ll learn

You’ll gain contemporary skills necessary for the participation in and management of sophisticated communicative processes in regional, urban, national and international contexts.

These include critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, advanced reading and communication skills (both written and verbal), and high-level analytical skills.

More widely, the degree aims to develop your skills in communications and media research. This methodological training will enable you to participate in relevant research-based study and equip you with an edge for today’s competitive workplaces.

Career Paths

This degree will prepare you for careers in various sectors within and beyond the media industry.

You’ll be able to design communication strategies, develop and implement communication policy plans, be a media spokesperson, and offer expert communication advice through industry and market research.

Some common destinations for graduates include:

• corporate communications and public relations
• marketing and advertising
• management consulting
• diplomacy, foreign affairs and politics
• tourism and hospitality
• film, television and video
• academia
• research and policy.

Entry Requirements

To apply for the Master of Communications and Media Studies, you must have completed at least one of the following:

• an Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification / experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent
• those with an Australian undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including humanities or social sciences with at least credit (60%) average, or qualification / experience or satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent can apply for an advanced entry point
• any other equivalent qualifications recognised by Monash University and the Malaysian Government.