Master of Strategic Communication
Craft messages that matter with our Master of Strategic Communication.
Explore the role of communication in a range of sectors, with a focus on strategic communication and public relations theory and practice. Take courses in media relations and learn how businesses can leverage a hybrid of traditional and digital-first strategies and tools to grow and improve organisational reputation. Dive deep into campaign planning and content creation.
Take courses examining global perspectives and theory in risk and crisis communication practice. Develop actionable, and innovative strategies for reputation management and recovery in the context of organisational risks and crises. Hone your design eye and knowledge of visual design tools, preparing you well for effective collaboration with a wide range of specialist content designers.
Choose electives that spark your passion and dive into specialised areas of study. Through an immersive industry project or communication-related research project, you'll transform academic insights into practical, hands-on experience.
Emerge with the advanced expertise to lead strategic communication in your organisation. Design communications that are business-aligned, purposeful and timely – capable of cutting through the noise when it matters most.
Campus Information
Adelaide City, Mount
The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Some career paths you could pursue include:
- Communications director
- Public relations manager
- Marketing manager
- Social media manager
- Content strategist
- Media relations manager
- Brand manager
- Community relations manager
- Public affairs specialist.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
- A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 115960G
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
95600 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD