Course information Gain advanced analytical, research and communication skills by undertaking a multi-disciplinary Master of Communication degree. Explore the different specialisations offered at Deakin University today. Deakin’s Master of Communication is a stimulating course which creates professionals with advanced knowledge of and skills in communications and media industries. The course recognises the advances in communication technologies and the increasing globalisation of business enterprises. You can choose to undertake intensive study in the areas of Journalism, TV production, Visual Communication Design, Public Relations or Digital Media, or undertake cross-disciplinary units from these disciplines. The flexible course structure allows you to build on your knowledge base so you can move across professional fields, acknowledging that a broader range of skills is required to remain competitive in the ever-changing media and cognate industries. All students complete a either a professional or academic research project designed for business or creative audience under the guidance of an academic supervisor. Deakin’s Master of Communication will advance your career prospects in one of the fastest growing groups of industries such as content production companies, multimedia businesses, government agencies, marketing and entertainment industries, public relations, and social and market research entities. Students who undertake four credits in the independent scholarly research project will be eligible to apply for a PhD. Course structure To qualify for the Master of Communication, a student must successfully complete 16 credit points Specialisation for availability Journalism - Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) Public Relations - Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) Television Production (Burwood campus only) Visual Communication Design - Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) Digital Media - Burwood (Melbourne), Cloud (online) Graduate outcomes Career outcomes Deakin’s Master of Communication will advance your career prospects in one of the fastest growing groups of industries such as content production companies, multimedia businesses, government agencies, marketing and entertainment industries, public relations, and social and market research entities. Students who undertake four credits in the independent scholarly research project will be eligible to apply for a PhD. Professional recognition Students completing the PR specialisation and a research project in PR may be eligible for membership of Public Relations Institute of Australia. Course learning outcomes Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.