Master of Communication

2016 Deakin University Handbook

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Year2016 course information
Award granted Master of Communication
CampusOffered at Burwood (Melbourne)
Cloud CampusYes
Duration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

CRICOS course code084000E
Deakin course codeA743

Course sub-headings

Course overview

Gain advanced analytical, research and communication skills by undertaking multi-disciplinary Master of Communication degree. Explore the different specialisations offered at Deakin University today.

Deakin’s Master of Communication is a stimulating course which creates professionals with advanced knowledge of and skills in communications and media industries. The course recognises the advances in communication technologies and the increasing globalisation of business enterprises. 

You can choose to undertake intensive study in the areas of Journalism, TV production, Visual Communication Design, Public Relations or Digital Media, or undertake cross-disciplinary units from these disciplines. 

The flexible course structure allows you to build on your knowledge base so you can move across professional fields, acknowledging that a broader range of skills is required to remain competitive in the ever-changing media and cognate industries. All students complete a professional research project designed for business or creative audience under the guidance of an academic supervisor. 

Deakin’s Master of Communication will advance your career prospects in one of the fastest growing group of industries such as content production companies, multimedia businesses, government agencies, marketing and entertainment industries, public relations, and social and market research entities. Upon completion of Master of Communication, you will be eligible to apply for a PhD.

Professional recognition

Students taking the Public Relations stream may qualify for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) by completing 6 credit points of ALR-coded units.

Alternative exits

Graduate Certificate of Communication (A539)
Graduate Diploma of Communication (A639)
Graduate Diploma of Digital Media (A634)
Graduate Diploma of Journalism (A649)
Graduate Diploma of Public Relations (A643)
Graduate Diploma of Visual Communication Design (A638)

Course rules

To qualify for the Master of Communication, a student must successfully complete 16 credit points of study comprising:

Either

    > 8 credit points in one of the specialisation options (Digital Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Television Production, Visual Communication Design)

Or

    > 8 credit points of Cross-disciplinary Study which must be drawn from at least 3 or more of the following areas of study: Digital Media, Journalism, Public Relations, Television Production or Visual Communication Design

Plus

   >  2 credit points of core units; and

   >  A further 6 credit points of core units in research methods and independent research writing

Specialisations

Refer to the details of each specialisation for availability.

Digital Media

Journalism

Public Relations

Television Production  (Burwood campus only)

Visual Communication Design

Course structure

Core units

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Core Research Units

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Course structure

Course Map

Course Map

Details of specialisations

Public Relations

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)


Units

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Note: Students wishing to qualify for membership of the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA) must select at least 6 credit points of ALR-coded units and complete their research thesis on an approved Public Relations project.


 

Details of specialisations

Journalism

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)


Units

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Details of specialisations

Television Production

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne)


Units

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Details of specialisations

Visual Communication Design

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)


Units

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Details of specialisations

Digital Media

Campuses

Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online)


Units

ACC717Unit description is currently unavailable

ACG706Unit description is currently unavailable

ACI700Unit description is currently unavailable

ALC708Unit description is currently unavailable

ALC701Unit description is currently unavailable

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