GraduateCommunications & Media
Master of Global Media Communication
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Global Media Communication at the University of Melbourne prepares students to lead media and communications transformation in an increasingly complex, globalised digital landscape. Students choose a 200-point, two-year program with foundation subjects completed in the first year, or a 150-point, 1.5-year program for relevant graduates, covering core and capstone subjects across the field.
Graduates move into public relations, advocacy, media and communications, digital marketing, social media, and project management roles at global organisations.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
Foundation compulsory subjects (37.5 points, taken in the first year)
- Understanding Media & Communications
- Researching Media & Communications
Foundation elective subject
- One subject (12.5 points), taken in the first semester
Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points)
- Option 1 (50 points): Media and Communications Thesis Part 1
- Media and Communications Thesis Part 2
- Media & Communication Research Methods
- Option 2 (25 points): Internship II (Semester Long)
Admissions
Please note that part-time study is not available for international students. The Master of Global Media Communication is a 200 point (2 years full-time) program, however if you have completed previous study or relevant work experience in this discipline, you may be eligible for entry to the 100 point program (1 year full-time option). To be considered for entry into the 100 point program, you must: Have a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent. Or Have a bachelor degree (AQF7) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent, and at least two years of documented, relevant work experience. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Public Relations, Cultural Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Humanities, Media and Communications, Social Theory, History a
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