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Course Overview
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview The Master of Communication will build your strengths in understanding the fundamentals of communication in a changing media and industry landscape, and provide valuable insight into current trends and practice. #5 in Australia and top 100 in the world for Media & Communication*.
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
124 La Trobe St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> Entry requirements and admissions You need to satisfy all of the following entry requirements to be considered for entry into this degree. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have: Successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification), or A minimum of 3 years professional work experience in a related industry. To have your professional experience considered you must submit with your application a CV and a personal statement detailing your experience. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks A selection task is not required for entry into this qualification. English language requirements You must meet the University's minimum English language requirements to be eligible for a place in this course. You need to satisfy all of the following requirements to be considered for entry into this course. Expand all sections Collapse all sections Academic requirements Prerequisites Selection tasks English language requirements Academic requirements You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification). You may also be considered if you have at least three years of professional work experience in a related industry. Prerequisites There are no prerequisite subjects required for entry into this qualification. Selection tasks Statement and CV: If you are applying on the basis of professional experience, you must include with your application: A Curriculum Vitae (CV) A personal statement that details your experience. English language requirements To study this course you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests: IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0) TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT) for Australia: minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component. Note: RMIT does not accept scores from 'at-home' or 'online' testing. For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information . Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an English Language Pathways (Academic English) Advanced at RMIT University Pathways (RMIT UP). <div
Career & Study Pathways
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="career"> Career Your career as a professional communicator Graduates move into professional and management roles in communication and PR agencies, in management consultancies and in organisations that use communication to achieve their goals. Graduates move into professional and management roles in communication and public relations consultancies, federal, state and local government agencies, as well as not-for-profit and non-government organisations. In fact, roles can be found in an increasing number of organisations, as they recognise the importance and value of qualified communication professionals. The Master of Communication can position you well for digital and social media, corporate communication, political communication and community development roles depending on the electives that you select. <div
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCommon Questions
RMIT is ranked #6 in Australia and among the top 100 in the world for Communication and Media Studies, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026.
Communication students at RMIT can work with industry during placements, collaborative projects, and in workforce development and research. Past students have worked with organisations such as ACMI, SBS Radio, Ogilvy and the Emerging Writers' Festival, and have gained international industry experience in locations such as New York, India, Cambodia and the South Pacific.
Communication at RMIT covers three main disciplines: Advertising, Communication and Writing, and Graphic and Communication Design. These span areas including marketing, public relations, screenwriting, journalism, creative writing, and communication design.
The RMIT Advertising Pitch Night is described as Australia's premier advertising recruitment and networking event, where graduating advertising students pitch their most innovative ideas to advertising industry leaders. It gives students the opportunity to meet industry professionals, make connections, and showcase their professional folios to advertising agencies.
Studying communication at RMIT will equip you with transferable skills and the expertise to be job-ready, moving seamlessly from classroom to studio to workplace. Skills include advertising, journalism, creative writing, communication design, public relations, and marketing, preparing you for success in an ever-evolving landscape.
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