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Master of Professional Communication

Effective from 01-JAN-2023 : Code L44

This coursework Masters degree is aimed at students from a broad range of disciplines, providing them with the opportunity to acquire both a broad understanding of and advanced knowledge in contemporary communications theory and practice. To contextualise their understanding and learning to their own interests and expertise, students will design and execute a Masters project under guided independent study that emphasises a process of inquiry, analysis, and synthesis of communications theory and practice to their own disciplines

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex concepts in authentic situations.
  2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to produce contributions to professional practice.
  3. Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of Communications principles.
  4. Use high level self management skills to plan and execute a substantial project.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

  • Bachelor degree; or
  • Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • 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 as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

Dr Catherine ARCHER

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMM5160Effective Communication in Professional Contexts20
CMM5165Media and Society in a Globalised World20
CMM5170Advertising and Brand Awareness20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMM6116Methods of Inquiry20
CMM6150Media and Transnational Asia20
CMM5180Public Relations Strategies20
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CMM5175Journalism in the New Media: Converged Environment20
VIS5110Visual Communication20
CCA6150Project Preparation20
Year 2 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CCA6240Masters Project 130
CCA6250Masters Project 230

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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