Join and contribute to an industry that's successfully orienting itself around the challenge of digital media. Though the Master of Publishing and Communications you can discover new business models and an expanded digital footprint in areas such as eBooks and apps. This program successfully anticipated the developments in the publishing industry and incorporates a digitally focused and internationally oriented curriculum closely connected to the latest publishing practices. The Master of Publishing and Communications furnishes you with the transferable skills you need to build your publishing career, including editorial, marketing, copywriting, commissioning, business and production skills for print and digital media. WHO IS IT FOR? If you want to develop a contemporary understanding of publishing practices and technologies, as well as how to apply your knowledge, the Master of Publishing and Communications solves these problems through hands-on subjects in editing, production, marketing, new media and business communications. You can acquire advanced skills in editing, researching, writing and thinking critically about challenges facing the publishing and communications industries. Build a detailed and practical knowledge of effective communications strategies in business and professional contexts. And apply your skills and knowledge through an optional internship placement. WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME? On graduation from the Master of Publishing and Communications, you will be ready for work in professional fields including: Book and magazine publishing Editing Marketing and publicity Online media Professional communications Technical writing and editing. Graduates have also gone on to work in global organizations including: Cambridge University Press Hardie Grant Dorling Kindersley Lonely Planet The Monthly Scribe Publishing Text Publishing Penguin Random House. DEGREE STRUCTURE 200 point program 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent This is our most popular program for those who have completed undergraduate study. No experience is necessary. 150 point program 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent This is for graduates who have completed at least one year of relevant professional work experience, or equivalent, in addition to relevant background study 100 point program 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent This is for relevant honours graduates or those who have completed at least two years professional work experience in a closely related field, in addition to relevant background study.