The last decade has seen unprecedented changes in communications and media content, technology and policy – with wide-ranging implications for business, politics, public policy and everyday life.
The Master of Communications and Media Studies builds your understanding of the changing global contexts of media and communication practices. Theoretically and practically grounded, it'll give you 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 knowledge exchange.
Youll be introduced to the latest developments and research in communications and media – including in social communication channels and online media – always with a view to real-world application.
You'll gain contemporary skills necessary for participation in the planning and management of sophisticated communicative processes in regional, urban, national and international contexts.
These include critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, advanced reading and communication skills (both written and verbal), and high-level analytical skills.
More widely, the Master of Communications and Media Studies aims to develop your skills in communications, including corporate communication, and media research. This methodological training will enable you to participate in relevant research-based study and equip you with an edge for todays competitive workplaces.
The Master of Communications and Media Studies degree will prepare you for careers in various sectors within and beyond the media industry and communication industry
Youll be able to design communication strategies, develop and implement communication policy plans, be a media spokesperson, and offer expert strategic communication advice through industry and market research.
Some common destinations for graduates include:
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
March 2025
Monash University Malaysia
Jalan Lagoon Selatan,
BANDAR SUNWAY,
Selangor,
47500, Malaysia
To enroll in a course at Monash University, you must be at least 17 years old.
Entry level 2
72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
An Australian bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least a credit (60%) average.
or
An Australian bachelors degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline with at least 50% average in both qualifications.
Please note that applicants for the Malaysia offering of this course will require at least 60% average in both qualifications. Applicants with an average between 50% - 60% may be considered if they have at least five years of work experience in a relevant field.
The Malaysian Qualifications Agency minimum program standards require applicants with less than CGPA 2.50 (equivalent to 60% average) to have at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant field.
Entry level 3
48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least a credit (60%) average.
Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences.
Additional selection criteria
Applicants will be expected to provide a Curriculum Vitae and reference from their employer to be assessed for relevant work experience as part of the application process. An employee would generally be required to undertake work that requires a level of autonomy and accountability. Employees would be expected to exercise a range of professional capabilities, including strong communication skills, the ability to apply initiative and sound judgment, and analytical and critical thinking skills.
English language requirements:
IELTS (Academic)/IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)/IELTS Online: Overall score: 6.5; Listening score: 6.0; Reading score: 6.0; Writing score: 6.0; Speaking score: 6.0
TOEFL iBT/TOEFL iBT Paper Edition (American Test of English as a Foreign Language): Total Score: 79; Listening score: 12; Reading score: 13; Writing score: 21; Speaking score: 18
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English): Overall score: 58; Listening score: 50; Reading score: 50; Writing score: 50; Speaking score: 50
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)): Overall score: 176; Listening score:169; Reading score: 169; Writing score: 169; Speaking score: 169
Application Deadlines:
February intake (Semester 1): 20 December 2024
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Monash University Malaysia is the third largest campus of Monash University, ranked 37th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).
