Master of Communication
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The aim of this program is to create global communication professionals with specialised knowledge and transferable skills for the private and public sector (business, government, non-government and civil society).
You will develop your leadership skills for the future through exploring theoretical frameworks and practical applications of contemporary communication.
This will include strong connections with industry and community groups.Most courses in this program are delivered face to face at our city campus and some are available fully online.
The professional research project is a capstone experience, in which you will synthesise and integrate your knowledge, connect theory and practice, and demonstrate holistic achievement of the program learning outcomes.Graduates of the program typically find employment in strategic communication across diverse industry and community settings.
The program is suitable for both local and international students, with recent graduates having come to Melbourne from Singapore, India, Columbia, Malaysia, Thailand, Norway, Canada, Denmark, Kenya, Germany, USA and England.
The program is consistently sought after by those who recently completed their undergraduate degree, mature-age students and international students alike.
It particularly appeals to practitioners in middle-management roles and returning to part-time study for career progression.On completion of the program, graduates will be communication leaders with specialised knowledge of the global communication industry.
You will be able to work collaboratively in international and interdisciplinary teams and will be prepared for professional leadership roles in a range of corporate communication or communication for social change contexts.
You will be able to provide high quality outcomes in delivering global, integrated communication solutions in a digital age.
Structure
All courses listed may not be available each semester
(Year One of Program
Complete the following Three (3) courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Management: Theory and Practice | 12 | COMM1123 | City Campus |
| Global Communication in a Digital Age | 24 | COMM2665 | City Campus |
| Strategic Communication Management | 24 | COMM2666 | City Campus |
Select and Complete Three (3) of the following courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Writing and Editing | 12 | COMM2667 | City Campus |
| Risk and Crisis Communication | 12 | COMM2318 | City Campus |
| Financial Communication | 12 | COMM2668 | City Campus |
| Advertising Theory and Practice | 12 | MKTG1190 | City Campus |
| Community and Civic Engagement | 12 | COMM2761 | City Campus |
| Political Communication | 12 | COMM2058 | City Campus |
| Professional Placement | 12 | COMM2807 | City Campus |
Year Two of Program
Complete the following Three (3) courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership and Corporate Storytelling | 12 | COMM2679 | City Campus |
| Critical Enquiry in Media and Communication | 24 | COMM2669 | City Campus |
| Professional Research Project (Communication) | 24 | COMM2663 | City Campus |
Complete Three (3) of the following courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change Communication | 12 | COMM2316 | City Campus |
| Stakeholder Relations and Emergent Media | 12 | COMM1107 | City Campus |
| Communication for Social Change | 12 | COMM2083 | City Campus |
| Ethics, Philosophy and Professional Communication | 12 | COMM2057 | City Campus |
| International Advertising | 12 | MKTG1184 | City Campus |
| Health Communication | 12 | COMM2806 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Program Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) with a minimum GPA of 2.5 (out of 4.0) or at least three years professional experience in public relations, corporate or strategic communication, professional communication and/or editing and publishing.
For equivalents to Australian academic entry requirements, see the Country Equivalency web page on the RMIT website.
English Language Requirements
A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, or equivalent.
For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.
Learning outcomes
As a graduate of this program you will be able to:
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