Master of Professional Communication

Course code L44

This coursework degree provides students who do not have a formal communications background with the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and a broad understanding of contemporary communications theory and practice.

Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and research ability through the design and execution of a masters project, which will be a guided independent study in the area of the student's interest and expertise based on a process of inquiry, analysis and synthesis.

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Entry requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

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Course code

L44

Admissions

ECU admission profile

Fees

Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $18,300

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Duration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

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Availability & Campus

	JO	ML	BU	OL
Full-time
Part-time

JO - Joondalup BU - South West ML - Mount Lawley OL - Online

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Entry requirements

ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

See Course Entry for further information.

Course code

L44

CRICOS code

083661J

Fees

International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee AUD $29,550

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Duration

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

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Availability & Campus

	JO	ML	BU	OL
Full-time
Part-time

JO - Joondalup BU - South West ML - Mount Lawley OL - Online

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Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
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Course Details

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Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 1: Study part-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study part-time at Mount Lawley

Semester availability

Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CMM5160	Effective Communication in Professional Contexts	20
CMM5165	Media and Society in a Globalised World	20
CMM5170	Advertising and Brand Awareness	20

Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CMM6116	Methods of Inquiry	20
CMM5175	Journalism in the New Media: Converged Environment	20
CMM5180	Public Relations Strategies	20

Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CMM6150	Media and Transnational Asia	20
CMM5110	Globalisation, Cultural Diversity and Innovation	20
CCA6150	Project Preparation	20

Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CCA6240	Masters Project 1	30
CCA6250	Masters Project 2	30

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For more detailed unit information for this course take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Semester timetable.

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Fees and Scholarships

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AUD $18,300 *

* Domestic fee paying - estimated 1st year indicative fee

The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.

AUD $29,550 *

* International onshore - estimated 1st year indicative fee

The 'Estimated 1st year indicative fee' is provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost of your course will vary, depending on what units you choose. An indicative fee will be provided with your course offer, however you can use our Course Fee Calculator to estimate the amount you’ll need to pay. ECU fees are adjusted annually.

Scholarships

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