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Research courses MS ESWARY SIVALINGAM Research and Development Manager School of Arts and Social Sciences E eswary @ monash . edu
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MASTER OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA STUDIES
KPT / JPT ( R2 / 321 / 7 / 0015 ) 03 / 26 - MQA / SWA0177
1.5 years ( full-time ) or 3 years ( part-time )*
Classes are held weekday evenings and Saturday mornings .
February
RM50,110 Malaysian student RM56,175 International student 2021 fees for full course at 1.5 years
* Part-time study is not available for international students .
Unprecedented change in communications and media content , forms , technology and policy in the last decade has wide-ranging implications for business , politics , public administration and everyday life .
This course builds your understanding of the changing global contexts of media and communication practices . You ’ ll gain a critically informed understanding of key issues affecting the global communications industry , focusing on the challenges posed by the emergence of digital media , globalisation and increasing levels of cross-cultural exchange .
You ’ ll be introduced to the latest developments and research in communications and media – including in social and online media – always with a view to real-world application .
Progression to further studies
Completion of this course with a distinction average will provide a pathway to a research degree .
Career paths
Common destinations for graduates include :
• corporate communications , public relations , journalism , publishing , editing , writing and electronic media
• marketing , advertising , business research and analysis
• management consulting , international trade , human resources , training and development , management and administration
• diplomacy , foreign affairs and politics
• tourism , hospitality and entertainment
• production , direction , film , television and video
• academia
• research and policy .
In addition to the opportunities listed above , this degree will prepare you for careers in various sectors within and beyond the media industry . You ’ ll be able to design communication strategies , develop and implement communication policy plans , be a media spokesperson , and offer expert communication advice through industry and market research .
Entry requirements
ELIGIBILITY
Coursework
Australian bachelor ’ s degree ( or equivalent ) in a related discipline including humanities or social sciences 1
Australian bachelor ’ s ( hons ) degree in a related discipline including humanities or social sciences 1 , 2
Any other equivalent qualifications recognised by Monash University and the Malaysian Government .
Average requirements
60 % 3
60 % 3
You must also meet the English language requirements of the University ( Monash English Bridging is accepted ).
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1 Or qualification and / or experience , or satisfactory substitute , that the faculty considers to be equivalent . 2 You may be eligible for an advanced entry point . 3 In equivalent Monash University grading scale terms , a 100 % scale where 50 % is a pass .