The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree is undertaken as a supervised program of original research. It is suited to those with some research training and experience, but who do not meet the eligibility criteria for direct entry into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The depth of research required for a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is less than that required for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). In some cases, it is possible to use the Master of Philosophy as a pathway to upgrade to a Doctor of Philosophy. The Master of Philosophy is completed within a minimum period of 1 year full-time and a maximum period of 2 years full-time, or the part-time equivalent. Students with limited research training or experience are advised to undertake the Master of Research (MRes).

Graduates of the Master of Communication will have specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice, leadership, further learning, and research in communication professions in a variety of enterprises, including private, government. and community sectors. This course will ready students to participate in contemporary global communications practices and will provide authentic workplace experiences within the local and international communications environment. It will provide theoretical and practical perspectives of the issues facing the communication and media industry, including audience and engagement, reputation and risk, organisational voice, digital strategies, and data analytics. Students can choose to specialise in fields such as strategic communication and marketing communication and will be prepared for further study by research on completion of this degree.

Informed by global research and best practice in a range of topics including social media, cultural and media studies, global communication and strategic communication, this degree will extend your personal development and professional expertise, allowing you to apply it to a range of industries and disciplines. This course is designed for communication professionals wanting to develop their existing knowledge and skills, and those new to communications wanting to explore a different career direction or study path.