Master of Communication - Communication for Social Change

Study Communication for Social Change at the only Australian university to offer this emerging field of study. This field of study provides an in-depth understanding of communication for social change theory and practice. You'll explore the different ways in which communication can be leveraged to bring about change in attitudes, behaviour and knowledge in individuals and communities. You'll analyse the ways participation can make a difference in the planning, implementation and evaluation of development processes, the key role played by culture in social change, and contemporary uses of community media and information and communications technologies in the facilitation of change. Importantly, you'll strengthen critical skills, develop capacities for work in the state, inter-governmental and NGO sectors, and build research excellence.

2-year degree (32 units of study)To be eligible to complete the degree in 2 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll needa bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, orto have successfully completed 3 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Educational Studies (2-years duration). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.1.5-year degree (24 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.To be eligible to complete the degree in 1.5 years full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll needa bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in education, ora graduate certificate or graduate diploma in education, ora bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.1-year degree (16 units of study)If you have relevant prior learning or experience, you can reduce the number of courses you need to complete and graduate in less time.To be eligible to complete the degree in 1 year full-time (only available as full-time study), you'll needa bachelor honours degree* (or equivalent) in education, ora bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in education, plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.