Master of Communication (Professional)

The Master of Communication (Professional) allows students to further their careers in Communication by equipping them with an appropriate mix of theory and practice suited to industry, culminating with a professional segment comprising a professional portfolio, field project and field project report.

The Master of Communication (Professional) provides an ideal balance of theoretical knowledge, practical skills, problem solving abilities, interpersonal skills and a high level of written communication.

At the end of the degree, candidates will have a professional portfolio detailing their research and practical expertise in their chosen vocational area.

The program duration is 4 semesters and 20 weeks (92 weeks).

View the Master of Communication (Professional) - Program Structure and Sequencing

Master of Communication (Professional) comprises 165cp, as follows:

 

Foundation subjects (80cp)

• Research Methods and Data Visualisation (HUMR71-100)
• Research Project (HUMR71-705)
• Public Relations Masterclass (PUBR71-102)
• Social Media: Risks and Opportunities (COMN71-102)
• Human Communication Theory (COMN71-103) 
• Advertising Masterclass (ADVT71-102)
• Relational Communication(COMN71-104)
• Strategic Organisational Communication and Leadership (COMN71-105)

Professional (45cp)

• Professional Portfolio (45cp)* (COMN73-100)

Electives (40cp)

• Student must choose four (4) subjects from the list of available postgraduate subjects from across the University

* Please note that the Professional Portfolio subject can only be commenced once all coursework subjects have been completed.

Available research topics for Dissertation / Portfolio

Please refer to Master of Communication for a full list of available research topics.

Teaching methodology

Bond University’s teaching methodology involves a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, examinations, projects, presentations, assignments, computer labs and industry projects.

Academic entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent in either communication, education, humanities/arts, social sciences, law or business studies.

Please contact the Office of Future Students for further information.

English language proficiency requirements

As tuition is delivered in English, all students will be required to provide documented evidence of the required level of proficiency in the English language. Read more detailed information on English Language Proficiency Requirements for university study.

Credit for prior study

Subject credits may be awarded for previous studies. To apply for credits, you will need to submit academic transcripts including detailed subject outlines/course descriptions for each relevant subject and/or certified copies of testamurs to the Office of Future Students. Please refer to how to apply for credit for more information

Key dates

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How to apply

In order to apply for study at Bond University, you will need to complete the Online Application Form. To find out more about the application process please refer to How to Apply.

The Master of Communication (Professional) program will equip you with the skills to focus on interpersonal and group interactions in the workplace; communication challenges posed by an increasingly diverse and virtual workforce; planning for internal and external communication in private, public, and nonprofit organisations; media relations; and management of risks, among other topics.