Master of Arts (Coursework)

“I studied both my undergraduate and postgraduate degree at Bond University.

I completed a Bachelor of Communication, majoring in Advertising and Journalism.

I also completed a Master of Arts, majoring in Corporate Communication and Public Relations.

I decided to study at Bond, due to the ability to fast track my degrees and the small size of the university.

I also loved the tight knit community!The best thing about studying at Bond is definitely the people, from the teachers to students and staff, the people are amazing.

During my time at Bond, I met some of the greatest people from all over the world and created a close network.My experience at Bond was incredible!

I lived on campus for the duration of my two degrees and from the moment I moved in, it felt like home.

There was always something to do if I was not studying, like joining one of the great clubs on campus and meeting new people.

When I first started at Bond, I was fortunate to meet a number of students who were partway through their degree and who have become friends and future contacts for my business.I completed a number of internships while at Bond, which were extremely helpful.

For example, I interned in Singapore for one of the largest advertising agencies, Bond even allowed me to take the internship as a subject in my degree.

Bond also helped me secure an internship in Melbourne through a previous student.

I managed to organise several other internships independently and although Bond did not source these, they were extremely supportive and assisted me in every aspect.Since graduating from Bond I have founded two businesses.

I am the Co-Founder/Director of the app ‘Be There Beauty’ and the Founder/Director of the social media management business, ‘So Social Australia’.

Bond equipped me for these roles as I gained skills throughout my degrees that prepared me for the real world.

Bond allowed me to connect with other previous students from around the world who also run their own business.

Although I may not have known them while I was studying, the network that Bond has established helped me greatly.The main difference between Bond and other universities is that Bond is like a family.

The Bond community supports each other during your studies and every day after.

Everyone you meet is so nice and genuinely wants to keep in contact and remain part of the community.

Attending Bond for two degrees was some of the best times of my life and I want to go back in the future to study, I wouldn’t go anywhere else after going to Bond.I would certainly recommend Bond to anyone and I do on a regular basis.

It is a world-class institution that allows you to fast-track your degree, and start working and using the skills you have gained.

The first month at Bond I learnt skills I use every day at work.

The teachers and fellow students are incredible and helped and continue to shape the reason why Bond is a fantastic university.

Structure & subjects

View the Master of Arts (Coursework) - Program Structure and Sequencing

The Master of Arts (Coursework) comprises 12 subjects, as follows:

Core subjects (1)

• Research Methods

Discipline subject options (7)

Choose 7 of the following subjects:

• Social Media: Risks and Opportunities
• Crime Analysis and Profiling
• Genocide: A sociological and criminal approach
• Public Policy
• Innovating Global Governance
• Human Security and Global Development
• Public Relations Masterclass
• Advertising Masterclass 
• Human Communication Theory 
• Transnational Crime 
• Security and Strategy
• Relational Communication
• Strategic Organisational Communication & Leadership
• Forensic Criminology
• Diplomacy
• Politically Motivated Violence
• Language in Society

Research or Elective Option

Students must choose one of the below options on commencement of their program:

• Major Research Project (Part A) (20 credit points) 
• Major Research Project (Part B) (20 credit points)

Or

• Research Project (10 credit points)
• Plus three (3) General Elective subjects (30 credit points). Students can choose from the list of available post graduate subjects from across the University. 

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 from an approved institution in either communication, education, international relations, political science, political studies, global studies, sociology, legal studies, criminology, psychology or humanities/arts, as well as 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 Arts (Coursework) is suited to all students wishing to further their undergraduate studies in a specialist area of choice.