Communications and Media Studies

Master

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Monash University

Course Overview

You will gain a critically informed understanding of key issues affecting the global communications industry focusing on the challenges posed by the emergence of digital media, globalisation and increasing levels of cross-cultural exchange.

Industry engagement through guest speakers, internships, and opportunities for site visits in Australia and abroad will enhance your knowledge and professional competency. As the most established program of its type in Australia, the Master of Communications and Media Studies has built up a long record of success.

Ranked No. 19 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2014, the program draws strongly on specialist expertise and focuses on fostering industry ready graduates. The course is particularly relevant to those employed or seeking employment in communications and media industries (for instance, electronic journalism, policy formulation, public relations, or tourism marketing), as well as those who wish to expand their expertise for teaching purposes or further study.

You will be introduced to the latest developments and research in communications and media including in social and online media always with a view to "real world" application. Study units feature guest professional speakers in conjunction with industry focussed field trips to media outlets in Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai.

Program Outline

Course Overview

  • Teaching method: Face to Face
  • Full Time Duration: 24 months
  • This Program is taught in: English

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Fees:

  • Domestic Students: 20,500 AUD (16,020 USD) per 1
  • International Students: 30,700 AUD (23,980 USD) per 1

Address

Monash University, Australia

Course Overview

You will gain a critically informed understanding of key issues affecting the global communications industry focusing on the challenges posed by the emergence of digital media, globalisation and increasing levels of cross-cultural exchange.

Industry engagement through guest speakers, internships, and opportunities for site visits in Australia and abroad will enhance your knowledge and professional competency. As the most established program of its type in Australia, the Master of Communications and Media Studies has built up a long record of success.

Ranked No. 19 in the world in the QS World University Rankings by Subject for 2014, the program draws strongly on specialist expertise and focuses on fostering industry ready graduates. The course is particularly relevant to those employed or seeking employment in communications and media industries (for instance, electronic journalism, policy formulation, public relations, or tourism marketing), as well as those who wish to expand their expertise for teaching purposes or further study.

You will be introduced to the latest developments and research in communications and media including in social and online media always with a view to "real world" application. Study units feature guest professional speakers in conjunction with industry focussed field trips to media outlets in Sydney, Melbourne and Shanghai.

Program Outlines

Course Overview

  • Teaching method: Face to Face
  • Full Time Duration: 24 months
  • This Program is taught in: English

Ratings:

  • Course rating:
  • University rating:
  • Value for money:

Fees:

  • Domestic Students: 20,500 AUD (16,020 USD) per year
  • International Students: 30,700 AUD (23,980 USD) per year

Address

Monash University, Australia

What career paths do people with a Masters in Communication Sciences take?

  • Media and Communications 13.4
  • Business Development 11.3
  • Marketing 10
  • Education & Academics 9.5
  • Sales 8.3
  • Entrepreneuership 7.5
  • Arts and Design 6.7
  • Operations 6.2
  • Community and Social Services 5.1
  • IT 4.3

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