Master of Communication

Graduate with a Grad Cert OR a Master's Degree!

Depending on the units studied, you can graduate with a Graduate Certificate of Communication or a Master of Communication. Read on for more.

About this course

The Master of Communication course will build on your undergraduate education in communications and other disciplines, and enable you to master complex theoretical and practical communications issues.

Eligibility

This is a restricted program. Enrolment is only available to students who have been accepted into this program.

Study periods

Open Universities courses are offered in specific study intakes every year, known as Study Periods or Sessions. This means more flexibility as you can choose when to start studying.

If you are studying undergraduate units you can start at the beginning of any of the four Study Periods each year, each lasting 13 weeks. Most postgraduate courses are offered in three Sessions per year, with each Session lasting 14 weeks.

Exams are usually held in the week following the end of each Study Period or Session.

Areas of study

You will have the opportunity to specialise in the following areas:

• Communications analysis
• Media and new media
• Visual culture
• Public writing

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Master of Communication degree you may be able to complete an alternative qualification. This is beneficial for students who need to develop a specialisation or prefer not to commit to the whole study period.

Depending on the units studied, you can exit with a Graduate Certificate of Communication.

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Finance Options

FEE-HELP is available.

Student Support

Open Universities Australia offers a range of administrative and student support options. As a student of OUA you will have access to four hours of free expert tutoring support for each unit undertaken through the tutoring service call SMARTHINKING. This on-demand service allows you to get fast, detailed feedback on your assignment drafts and have access to your tutor in real time.

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How will this course advance my career?

By completing this course, you will gain a professional qualification that will provide entry into the creative and communications industries. You will develop an understanding of key communications issues and practices and be able to theorise, analyse and write at a very high level, leading to work as a researcher, media manager, communications advisor or content provider.

How else will I benefit from this master's degree?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Master of Communication from Griffith University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.

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