Career outcomes

Now more than ever is a great time to be in the media and communications industry. From media agencies and newsrooms, to publications, community relations and government organisations, anywhere in the world – the career opportunities are vast.

Our Master of Communication prepares you for roles such as:

• advertising account manager
• brand communication copywriter
• communications consultant or researcher
• corporate affairs director
• investigative journalist
• media adviser or planner
• public relations specialist
• social media manager
• sports media producer, journalist or commentator
• visual designer.

Entry requirement

1 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 8 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (with 8 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
• completion of a bachelor honours degree in a related discipline
• completion of a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a related discipline

1.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 12 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (with 4 credit points of admission credit applied^*) you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:

• completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline and at least two years of relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
• completion of a bachelor degree in a related discipline

2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) - 16 credit points

To be considered for admission to this degree (without admission credit applied*) you will need to meet the following criteria:

• completion of a bachelor degree or higher in any discipline

Fees and scholarships

Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place

$38,800 for 1 yr full-time AUD

A Deakin scholarship might change your life. If you've got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you.

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