Overview

What will you do?

At the Master of Media (Strategic Communication) from University of Adelaide, you will graduate with:

significantly enhanced strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
highly advanced skills in creating and tailoring strategic messaging for all key media channels
deep understanding of the principles underlying media relationship-building
awareness of key media channels’ unique consumption drivers
insight into current and forecast global media trends.

You’ll also gain:

opportunities for valuable professional experience and connections through an industry placement and ongoing mentoring
high-level skills and understanding in risk and crisis communication and brand messaging.

And you’ll build outstanding research skills by doing a major second-year research project.

Career

The Media (Strategic Communication) has been granted accreditation by PRIA, the Public Relations Institute of Australia.

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

Accreditation

The Master of Media (Strategic Communication) has been granted accreditation by PRIA, the Public Relations Institute of Australia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Media Relations

Social Media Management

Risk and Crisis Communication

Leadership in Strategic Communication

Researching Media

Media Masters Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00

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More details

There is not a specific application deadline, however we strongly encourage students to lodge their application no later than 6 weeks before the commencement

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Strategic Management Media Studies & Mass Media View 15 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100934

Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
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.

Tuition Fee

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International

45500 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 45500 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

35000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 35000 AUD per year during 24 months.

Domestic applicants: This is an Australian full-fee program.

Living costs for Adelaide

1328 - 2474 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Media (Strategic Communication).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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