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Course Overview

With each passing day, the world is getting smaller, communication is getting faster, and the opportunities to play a significant role in the way that world is shaped by that communication are increasing. A Master of Communication qualifies you to contribute at a high level to this process, through corporate communicators, creative industries and the media.

A diverse range of advanced theoretical and practical communications issues forms the basis of your study. With rigorous engagement throughout the course, you'll emerge with a keen insight into, and practical knowledge of, today's communication practices and issues.

If you have an undergraduate degree in communication or another discipline, and a desire to get ahead in the communications or creative industries, a Master of Communication will position you well for success across a multitude of career paths.

What You Will Learn with the Master of Communication

The Master of Communication is structured to give you advanced insight into the key issues in the communications and creative industries, while developing your theoretical, analytical and written skills to a high degree. Subjects include:

• Communications Analysis
• Visual Culture
• Media Debates and Controversies
• Media Ethics
• New Media

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What the Master of Communication Can Do for You

Having a Master of Communication gives you the professional qualification required to tackle a wide range of high level positions in the communications and creative industries.

• Apply your skills to specialist research
• Guide corporations through a role such as media manager
• Specialise as a communications adviser in the industry that appeals to you most
• Develop and write new media content

Contact a SEEK Learning consultant about the Master of Communication distance learning course and study options.

Getting Started Not sure where to begin? This course includes units that allow you to start learning and build your study skills and confidence, while keeping your degree options open. Contact a SEEK Learning consultant now for unit recommendations and to discuss your particular requirements.

Set Your Own Timetable Studying with OUA has allowed me to complete my degree without stopping work - the flexibility is great. Belinda M

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Course Structure Total units: 8 Course Units Visual Culture Public Writing Media Debates and Controversies Media Ethics New Media Communication Project 1 Communication Project 2