Master of Arts in International Communication (Coursework)
| College | College of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Division: | Division of Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy |
| Department: | Department of International Communication www.mucic.mq.edu.au |
| Area Of Study: | Society, Culture, Media and Philosophy |
| Course Type: | Postgraduate |
| CRICOS Code: | 007971C |
Key Features
Wide range of skills-related electives (both theoretical and practical) within the Department of International Communication. Courses taught by industry professionals and academics. The program focuses on how messages of 'modernisation' are promoted to and recieved by audiences and how promotion of 'modernisation' through communication strategies affects development in society and identity in the individual and international public relations.
Suitable For
Those who wish to live and work in developing countries or work in organisations in the international arena. The course will be an important milestone in the career paths of a variety of individuals including diplmats and international civil servants, policy makers, development specialists, business people, media managers and journalists.
Career Opportunities
Careers in corporate, non-governmental, governmental international, national public affairs, media and academia.
Requirements
| Entry Requirements: | Bachelor degree from a recognised university. Preference will be given to highly motivated applicants with superior academic track records and appropriate work experience. GPA of 2.5. |
| Course Quota: | Yes |
| Work Experience Requirements: | No work experience required. |
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Course Details
| Minimum Course Duration: | 1 Year |
| Mid Year Intake: | Yes |
| Course Commences: | March, July |
| Study Options: | Full-time |
| Course Fee (total program fee): | AUS$19,200 |
| Course Credit Point Value: | 32 |
| Subjects Per Year: | 6-8 |
| Applications Close: | |
| Enquiries to: | Ms Stephany Yeap |
| Email: | cic@scmp.mq.edu.au |
| Notes: | DOUBLE DEGREES: Students can combine the Master of International Communication with the Master of International Business to receive a double degree in 1.5 years. The MIB is also taught in Hong Kong. |
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Sample Program
This is a sample study program only. The units listed in this sample program may not be a true representation of what an official study program will look like for this course. This sample program shows an example of possible units which could be taken under this area of study. PLEASE NOTE: It is essential that students refer to degree rules and official unit sequences in the University handbook to ascertain their official study program which will vary from the sample program listed here. The university calendar can be found at: http://handbook.mq.edu.au/.
YEAR 1 (CORE UNITS) | |
| ICOM811 | Communication and Social, Economic and Political Development |
| ICOM812 | Cross-cultural Communication |
| ICOM821 | Inter-cultural Communication |
| ICOM891 | Communication Research Methodologies |
YEAR 1 (ELECTIVE UNITS) | |
| ICOM818 | Research Seminar in International Communication |
| ICOM813 | Alternative Video Production ( International Communication Flows) |
| ICOM814 | Development Communication |
| ICOM892 | Public Diplomacy & International Public Relations* |