Overview

Key Features

Communication offered at the University of Queensland designed for communication graduates and professionals, will help you develop highly valuable communication skills and set yourself up for career success in a range of communication industries.

You can choose one of two fields of study – Communication for Social Change or Strategic Communication.

UQ is the only Australian university to offer study in the emerging field of Communication for Social Change. This field explores the different ways in which communication can be leveraged to bring about change in attitudes, behaviour and knowledge in individuals, organisations and communities.

If you already have experience in these areas, the program will make you even more competitive as it complements and capitalises on studies and experience in other disciplines.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

International aid officer

Community development manager

Health promotion manager

Corporate change consultant

Public relations and social media manager

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Communication Theory

Communication for Social Change: Foundations

PR and Professional Practice: Foundations

Academic English & Thesis Writing for International Students

Workplace Writing and Editing

Communication for Social Change

Communication and Social Movements

Participatory Development Communication

Community Informatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies View 35 other Masters in Communication Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 089661E

an approved degree in the same discipline with a GPA of 5; or

a GCCommun* or GDipCommun* with a GPA of 5; or

an approved degree in any discipline with a GPA of 5 and have at least 2 years of professional full-time work experience relevant to the chosen field of study.

English language requirements

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

43200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43200 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

31040 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31040 AUD per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 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

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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