GraduateCommunications & Media
Master of Publishing and Communications
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Publishing and Communications at the University of Melbourne examines new business models and the expanded digital footprint of publishing, from eBooks to apps, through a digitally focused, internationally oriented curriculum connected to current publishing practice. Students choose a 200-point, two-year program or a 150-point, 1.5-year program for relevant graduates, with compulsory, capstone and elective subjects.
Graduates move into book and magazine publishing, editing, marketing and publicity, online media and professional communications roles at organisations including Cambridge University Press.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 3 parts
200 point program
- 37.5 pointsThree compulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points)
- Elective subjects (112.5 to 137.5 points, depending on the capstone option selected)
150 point program
- 1.5 years full-time or up to 3 years part-time
- 37.5 pointsThree compulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 to 50 points)
- Elective subjects (62.5 to 87.5 points, depending on the capstone option selected)
100 point program
- 1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time
- 25 pointsTwo compulsory subjects
- Capstone subjects (25 or 50 points)
- Elective subjects (25 or 50 points, depending on the capstone option selected)
Admissions
The Master of Publishing and Communications is a 200 point (2 years full-time) program, however if you have completed previous study and/or relevant work experience in this discipline, you may be eligible for entry to the 100 point program (1 year full-time option). Please note that part-time study is not available for international students. To be considered for entry into the 100 point program, you must: Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) in a cognate (relevant) discipline, with a weighted average mark of at least 65%, or equivalent. Or Have completed 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: Publishing and Communications Professional experience relevant to this course may include roles such a
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