Overview

The Master of Communications and Media Studies at Monash University will empower you with the expert knowledge you need to thrive and excel in the competitive media and communications environment.

Key facts

The course is designed for students and working professionals looking to work in the communications and media industries, including media research, organisational and strategic communication, policy formulation and public relations.

The course aims to develop graduates who are able to take initiative and embrace leadership in this rapidly-changing environment – whether in business, politics, public administration, non-government organisations or everyday life.

Careers and opportunities

Communications and stakeholder relations,

Digital and social media engagement,

Media advising and public relations,

Media and content production,

Media planning and buying,

Policy, research and consultation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media and social change

Global media industries

Understanding media audiences

Digital cultures and platforms

Digital technology, policy and governance

Designing research

Managing multicultural teams

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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International: Non-year 12 applicants International students can apply for a place anytime throughout the year. Current year 12 or IB students By late Septem

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

96 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia
Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 082653F

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average.

An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications

Please note that applicants for the Malaysia offering of this course will require at least 60% average in both qualifications. Applicants with an average between 50% - 60% may be considered if they have at least five years of work experience in a relevant field**.

The Malaysian Qualifications Agency minimum program standards require applicants with less than CGPA 2.50 (equivalent to 60% average) to have at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant field.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

48100 AUD / year

≈ 48100 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

31300 AUD / year

≈ 31300 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students: Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

Funding

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Malaysia

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Funding

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