Course code: #C000186C
These are mandatory and all come with course.
In an age of social media, data-driven journalism, user engagement, content creation, and dissemination are exciting fields.
Traditional one-way journalism has been replaced.
Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced media professional, Macquarie's Master of Media and Communications will give you the necessary skills.
You'll be able to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape in ethical and socially engaged ways.
It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices.
Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, you’ll accelerate your career worldwide in fast-moving modern media and communications environments.
$50,524
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,920 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $12,624 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $37,900 |
Duolingo overall 115 with no band less than 110*
*Duolingo English Test (DET) is accepted as a COVID measure for applicants from mainland China only up until 30 November 2023.
The following online English tests are no longer recognised as of 1 May 2023:
Students who do not meet the English language requirements but are otherwise eligible for a program of study may be issued an offer that includes an English preparation program at the Macquarie University English Language Center (i.e., a packaged offer).
International students with a packaged offer can apply for a single student visa covering their English preparation program and course of study at Macquarie University.
| Entry Requirement (Overall) | Number of estimated weeks to reach required IELTS score (Overall) | ||||||
| IELTS | TOEFL iBT | Pearson (PTE) | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.0 | 7.5 |
| 4.0 | 44 | 30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ |
| 4.5 | 52 | 35 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ | 50+ |
| 5.0 | 60 | 41 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 | 50+ |
| 5.5 | 66 | 49 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | 40-50 |
| 6.0 | 73 | 50 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | 30-40 | |
| 6.5 | 83 | 58 | 1-10 | 10-20 | 20-30 | ||
| 7.0 | 100 | 65 | 1-10 | 10-20 | |||
1.5 years:
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1 year:
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Communication and Media Studies, Political Science and Policy Studies, Studies in Human Society, Language and Literature, Law, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic and Design Studies, Other Creative Arts, Business and Marketing
Journalism, social media, communications, media relations, public relations, professional writing
Assumed knowledge
None.
Recommended studies
None.
China: 60%
India: 50%
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