The postgraduate coursework program in Journalism, Media and Communications aims to produce expert, independent and entrepreneurial communicators. Designed for those wanting to promote and implement change across a range of social, environmental, political and business settings, the course helps you todevelop advanced analytical and critical skills and professional-level communications expertise. You will learn to communicate in writing and visually to an advanced level, develop knowledge of the strategic and political communications fields and media industries, and produce and engage with traditional and emerging media platforms and practices. The Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and two-year Masters are designed for students who wish to build on bachelor degrees in any field including, but not limited to, science, health, social work, arts, business or law to become professional and effective communications specialists. The one-year Masters is designed for a) graduates with significant relevant industry experience who wish to update and enhance their skills in media and communications, while also undertaking a period of sustained research or creative practice on a related topic, and b) graduates of an honours degree in Journalism, Media and Communications or equivalent, who wish to pursue further professional-focused study.

Work in media and communications and related industries, including in public relations, environmental and science communications, political, corporate and government communications, development organisations, health institutions, arts and community groups, freelance and news journalism.