Summary
In an age where social media storytelling, data-driven journalism, user experience considerations and community engagement have replaced traditional one-way journalism, the heart of content creation and dissemination is an exciting place to be.
Whether you're an aspiring or experienced media professional, the Master of Media and Communications will give you the skills you need to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape in ethical and socially engaged ways. It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices. Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, you'll accelerate your career in fast-moving contemporary media and communications environments across the world.
Key features
Access our state-of-the-art high-tech digital newsroom
Develop a deep understanding of convergent media, and learn how to apply it in a digital networked environment. Develop your own portfolio of practical work to show employers
Build a portfolio of work, including articles, multimedia reports, podcasts, social media campaigns, videos and websites. Study media content production and ethical practice
Source information, conduct interviews and write for a range of genres and formats, including audio, broadcast, online and print. Gain cross-media and intercultural storytelling abilities
Gain the technological skills required for professional engagement in the global media and communications industries.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Advertising manager
Art or creative director
Arts and culture administrator
Communications specialist
Content specialist
Cultural attaché
Government adviser
Media policy developer or adviser
Media writer
Multiplatform and interactive media producer
Production manager
Publicity and promotions professional
Screenwriter
Social media and digital marketing specialist
Employers
Advertising and media agencies
Government agencies and departments
Media, creative or communications agencies
NGOs
Production studios - film, TV and sound
Radio and television broadcasters
Self-employment
Universities
Web design agencies
