Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Communication in Brisbane Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Brisbane Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
43,200
(c. USD31,324.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
This advanced degree program, tailored for communication graduates and working professionals, equips you with in-demand communication competencies to excel in various communication-related careers.
Students can specialize in either Communication for Social Change or Strategic Communication.
UQ stands alone among Australian universities in providing coursework in the growing discipline of Communication for Social Change. This specialization examines how communication strategies can influence transformations in perspectives, actions, and understanding across individuals, groups, and institutions. For those with prior experience, this program enhances your professional edge by building upon existing knowledge from other fields.
The Strategic Communication track enhances your expertise in professional communication and public relations, covering areas like campaign planning, digital media approaches, and crisis response strategies. Those specializing in Strategic Communication graduate prepared for varied positions in PR firms, marketing agencies, non-profits, and government departments, with potential roles in corporate communications, emergency response coordination, public affairs, digital media strategy, and election campaigns.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
It's possible to complete this degree in 2 years or 1.5 years depending on your qualifications and experience.
You can apply for any duration as long as you meet the entry requirements. You may also be eligible to apply for credit or exemptions to shorten your degree further. You'll graduate with the same qualification no matter how long you take to complete the degree.
2-year degree (32 units of study)
To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
1.5-year degree (24 units of study)
If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.
To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll need:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline (see below), or
- a graduate certificate* in a relevant discipline, or
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 5.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.
Tuition
AUD
43,200