The University Of Adelaide
Lead and control strategic dialogue
Organisations of all kinds are becoming increasingly media-savvy. Competition for audiences’ attention is ever more intense. The need for keenly targeted and strategically effective communication has never been greater—and demand for highly-skilled professionals with the judgement to lead it across multiple channels is following suit.
What will you do?
Conducted over two years full-time (or 1.5 years for students with a Bachelor in Media, Communications or other relevant field), our Master of Media (Strategic Communication) will equip you to lead strategic communication planning, management and execution across all key channels: digital and social media, TV, radio and press.
You will graduate with:
You’ll also gain:
And you’ll build outstanding research skills by doing a major second-year research project.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and depth of insight to lead strategic communication in any sector, anywhere in the world—from advanced manufacturing to professional services, and NGOs to FMCGs. You’ll be well equipped to guide the achievement of all organisational objectives: marketing, business development, community engagement and positive social change.
Adelaide, Australia
24 Months
AU$ 38,500
IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 79
Core courses
You must complete 36 (24 if you have a relevant Bachelor degree) units of core courses as follows:
Research Dissertation
You must complete 12 units of research dissertation courses as follows:
Australian Year 12
Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide
IELTS
Overall 6.5
TOEFL
Overall 79
Tertiary Qualifications
48 Unit Conversion Masters: Bachelor degree or equivalent OR successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Media (Strategic Communication) OR Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Media (Strategic Communication).
36 Unit Extension Masters: Bachelor degree in Media or relevant cognate discipline OR equivalent professional experience. Relevant professional work experience (equivalent of at least 5 years) will be considered in lieu of the academic entry requirements (Bachelor degree in Media or relevant cognate discipline). Applicants must provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae with their application.
Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)
International student place: $38,500
Potential careers
PR Advisor, Communications Advisor, Wine Marketing, Digital Marketer, Market Research Analyst, Market Researcher, Marketer / Marketing Manager, Marketing Associate, Marketing Planner, Strategist, Communications Analyst, Digital Strategist, Social Media Manager, Social Media Strategist