Master of Professional Communication

Masters (Coursework)

Communication is the key to solving the world's problems. Diplomatic breakthroughs, scientific discoveries, life-saving health advice - all these things depend on the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

L44, 083661J

Domestic Fees

$22,350 per year / $44,700 total

International Fees

$35,850 per year / $71,700 total

About this course

Communication is the key to solving the world's problems. Diplomatic breakthroughs, scientific discoveries, life-saving health advice - all these things depend on the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

Communication also increasingly relies on an understanding of cultural context, across complex global networks.
If you have a bachelor's degree in any field, this course will equip you with the communication skills to unlock the potential of your degree; and to really have an impact. You'll master successful oral communication techniques, learn how to write for specific audiences and become proficient at analysing digital texts. You'll also learn best-practice communication strategies to manage interactions between organisations.
As part of the course and to contextualise your learning to your own interests and expertise, you'll design and execute a Masters project. This will be a guided independent study that emphasises a process of inquiry, analysis, and synthesis of communications theory and practice to your own discipline.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex concepts in authentic situations.
Apply communication and collaboration skills to produce contributions to professional practice.
Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of Communications principles.
Use high level self management skills to plan and execute a substantial project.

Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex concepts in authentic situations.
Apply communication and collaboration skills to produce contributions to professional practice.
Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of Communications principles.
Use high level self management skills to plan and execute a substantial project.

Edith Cowan University (ECU)