Media and Communication

Overview

Whether you're looking to improve your career prospects within your own industry, or develop new skills to take you in a fresh direction, Flinders' postgraduate media & communication programs will help you further develop your communication skills, with an emphasis on the theory behind and the creation of video, design and social media content.

Taught by practising industry experts and with a core industry placement, you'll enhance your understanding of how to develop compelling video, design and social media communications from the ground up. What works, what doesn't, what the industry demands and where it is going.

Flinders Master of Media and Communication will help you enhance the high-level skills that modern communication professionals require. You'll develop a broader understanding of the theory of modern communication and learn how to better future proof your career in a constantly changing communication landscape.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in
Media and Communication

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Bedford Park
Festival Plaza CBD*

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2GC158

Annual indicative fees:
$14,364 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Graduate Diploma in Media and Communication

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Bedford Park
Festival Plaza CBD*

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2GD123

Annual indicative fees:
$29,461 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Master of Media and Communication

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Bedford Park
Festival Plaza CBD*

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM265

Annual indicative fees:
$30,195 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Master of Media and Communication

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person

Location:
Bedford Park
Festival Plaza CBD*

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code: 2CM266

Annual indicative fees:
$28,728 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Courses

Graduate Certificate in
Media and Communication

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park
Festival Plaza CBD*

Start dates:
March
July

CRICOS code: 106249E

Annual fees:
2023: $17,950

Further information on fees listed

Graduate Diploma in
Media and Communication

Duration: 1 year

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park
Festival Plaza CBD*

Start dates:
March
July

CRICOS code: 106250A

Annual fees:
2023: $35,900

Further information on fees listed

Master of Media and Communication

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In Person

Location:
Bedford Park
Festival Plaza CBD*

Start dates:
March
July

CRICOS code: 106246H

Annual fees:
2023: $35,900

Further information on fees listed

*Available at Festival Plaza in the Adelaide CBD from 2024.

Your career

Potential occupations include:

presenter
broadcaster
monitor
filmmaker
content strategist
media advisor
multimedia researcher
production coordinator
video journalist.

Potential employers include:

the public service (eg, media and public affairs units)
community groups
education media
film and TV production companies
publishers
advertising
arts organisations.

What you will study

The Master of Media and Communication provides hands-on experience in the design and production of marketing collateral and the development of communications campaigns. You’ll study digital graphic design; screen production and editing; and writing for business, advertising, and digital platforms.

Some of the core and optional topics in this course include:

Social media and digital platforms
Industry placement
Screen and media production
Motion capture and virtual production
Strategic marketing, advertising and public relations
Creativity and the imagination
Digital graphic design
Business communication

Practical experience

Students have the opportunity to undertake a practicum.

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Graduate Certificate in Media and Communication

Graduate Diploma in Media and Communication

Master of Media and Communication 1 year

Master of Media and Communication 1.5 years

Master of Media and Communication 2 years

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate

Applicants to the Graduate Certificate in Media and Communication must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Graduate Diploma

Applicants to the Graduate Diploma in Media and Communication must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Masters

Applicants to the Master of Media and Communication must normally hold an approved bachelor degree in any discipline.

How to apply

Select your preferred course.

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Check individual course entries on SATAC for information on important dates.

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Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Graduate Diploma

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.

Masters (2 years)

Applicants must normally have completed: A bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in Media and Communication or Screen Production from an approved tertiary institution, OR, A Graduate Certificate (or equivalent qualification) in Media and Communication or Screen Production

Masters (1 year)

Applicants must normally hold a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor Honours degree in Media and Communication or Screen Production from an approved tertiary institution.

English language requirements