Prerequisites
Approved degree in the same discipline with a GPA of 5; or
GCCommun* or GDipCommun* with a GPA of 5; or
Approved degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5 and have at least 2 years of professional full-time work experience relevant to the chosen field of study.
Same discipline is defined as a degree with demonstrated prior learning in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Media, Media Studies, Film and Television, Writing, Advertising, Marketing, Business Management, Event Management, Psychology, Sociology, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Community Development, Rural Development, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Linguistics, Criminology, Educational Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, Digital Studies, Information Technology.
To satisfy the requirement for "same discipline" a minimum amount of content in that discipline is required - this would be at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.
Work experience relevant to the field of Communication is defined as a demonstrated record of having worked in communication, public relations, marketing, advertising or community development roles, as a journalist/reporter/media producer or researcher in communication related fields, or in any other profession in which a portfolio was built up demonstrating communication expertise.
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ
TOEFL IBT - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.
TOEFL PB - Overall 570, listening 54, reading 54, writing 59/5.
Pearsons - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.
BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.
CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.
OET is not accepted.
Gain highly valued communication skills and specialist knowledge to prepare yourself for career success in a range of communication industries.
This 1.5 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) postgraduate program, designed for communication graduates and professionals, will help you develop highly valuable communication skills and set yourself up for career success in a range of communication industries.
You can choose one of two fields of study – Communication for Social Change or Strategic Communication.
UQ is the only Australian university to offer study in the emerging field of Communication for Social Change. This field explores the different ways in which communication can be leveraged to bring about change in attitudes, behaviour and knowledge in individuals, organisations and communities. If you already have experience in these areas, the program will make you even more competitive as it complements and capitalises on studies and experience in other disciplines.
Strategic Communication develops your understanding and skill-set in professional communication practice and public relations, including campaign development, digital media strategy, and issues and crisis management. Graduates with a specialisation in Strategic Communication are well-equipped for diverse roles in public relations and marketing communication consultancies, not-for-profit organisations and government bodies, including organisational communication, crisis management, government relations, social media management and political campaigning roles.
CRICOS CODE: 049208B
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Complete 24 units comprising:
8 units from MCommun Field of Study Courses, and
6 to 10 units from MCommun Research Courses, and
6 to 10 units from MCommun Field of Study or Program Elective Courses or a combination of those parts
MCommun Field of Study Courses
Complete exactly 8 units from the following:
Communication for Social Change
Strategic Communication
MCommun Research Courses
Complete 6 to 10 units comprising:
4 units for all Research Courses (Section 1), and
2 to 6 units from Research Courses (Section 2)
Research Courses (Section 1)
Complete 4 units for ALL of the following:
Communication Research Methods
Intercultural Communication
Research Courses (Section 2)
Complete 2 to 6 units from the following:
Communication Project
Thesis
MCommun Field of Study or Program Elective Courses or a combination of those parts
Complete 6 to 10 units comprising:
0 to 8 units from MCommun Field of Study Courses, and
0 to 10 units from MCommun Program Elective Courses
MCommun Field of Study Courses
Complete 0 to 8 units from the following:
Communication for Social Change
Strategic Communication
MCommun Program Elective Courses
Complete 0 to 10 units comprising:
0 to 10 units from Program Elective Courses, and
0 to 4 units from Community and Development study area, and
0 to 6 units from Advertising, Marketing and Event Management study area, and
0 to 6 units from Organisational Communication study area, and
0 to 6 units from Methods study area
Program Elective Courses
Complete 0 to 10 units from the following:
Practicum
Participatory Media Production
Environment and Science Communication
Performative Communication: Presentation and Public Speaking
Management Communication
Critical Reasoning (Graduate)
Courses which are chosen from this program or other program lists
Or other courses approved by the Program Convenor
Community and Development study area
Complete 0 to 4 units from the following:
Politics of Development
History and Theories of Development
Advertising, Marketing and Event Management study area
Complete 0 to 6 units from the following:
Fundamentals of Advertising
International Event Issues and Strategies
Fundamentals of Marketing
Organisational Communication study area
Complete 0 to 6 units from the following:
Business Negotiation
Managing Organisational Behaviour
Communication and Organisation
Methods study area
Complete 0 to 6 units from the following:
Research Methods
Advanced Issues in Qualitative Inquiry
Introducing Quantitative Research
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
International aid officer
Community development manager
Health promotion manager
Corporate change consultant
Public relations and social media manager
Social media manager
Marketing strategist
Political campaign manager
International communications consultant
Communications manager
OSHC 530 ($) AUD per year
