Master of Communication (with specialisations)

Overview

The course aims to qualify individuals from a variety of backgrounds, including those currently inside and outside of the communication industries, to apply advanced knowledge and skills, including knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field. It aims to prepare graduates for communication leadership in a range of contexts.

Admission and Credit

Admission

Entry Requirement

Successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree or above (or AQF equivalent) in Communication or related discipline with a GPA of 5 (credit average) or above
OR

Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate or above (or AQF equivalent)

Additional Course Requirements
Applicants without tertiary qualifications or with an insufficient GPA must successfully complete the Graduate Certificate of Communication or the Graduate Certificate in Digital Communication prior to admission to the Master of Communication. All subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate will be credited to the Master of Communication.

Credit

Credit Arrangements

Students entering the course with an Honours degree, or non Charles Sturt Graduate Certificate, or Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in Communication will receive 32 points of credit for recognition of prior learning and will only need to complete 64 credit points. Credit awarded may be non-specified core communication credit or designated specialisation credit depending on the field of previous study. Students entering the course with a completed Charles Sturt Graduate Certificate in any field will receive specified credit for the completed subjects, which will usually equate to the specialisation component of this course.

Language requirements

Standard

Structure

Essental set96 Credit Points

The essential subject set consists of subjects that meet the specific depth of knowledge and skills requirements for the disciplinary or professional area of study in a course.

Core subjects32 Credit Points