Duration 
Units 
Designed by industry leaders
Unlock course content that’s been developed by academics and nationally-recognised industry experts in the field of communication. Benefit from ECU’s leading research that impacts policy and industry practice in social media and online communication, public relations, identity and cultural diversity.-
People and purpose driven
Purpose and two-way listening are at the heart of successful communications. Become equipped with a distinct set of techniques and strategies to innovate, influence and lead communication in your workplace. Apply social responsibility, inclusive communication, creative and business communication principles to gain a competitive edge in your career. -
Flexible, online delivery with ready-to-apply skills
Create a relationship between your study and work and apply your learnings to your career immediately. Fit your study to your schedule with our 100% online, accelerated course, where you will focus on one unit at a time over each seven-week study period. Be supported and build connections through our immersive online learning system.
Career and salary outcomes
Upon successfully completing the Master of Communication, you will have the skills and knowledge to succeed in roles across a variety of industries. Here are some examples of the roles and their expected annual salary range in Australia. These roles include, but are not limited to:
Admission requirements
To gain entry to the Master of Communication, applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline; or
- Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
Fast-track your Master of Communication
Eligible students can fast-track their Master of Communication and complete their degree in only nine units. To gain entry to the fast-tracked master's degree, applicants must have*:
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Communication, Media and Communication, Creative Media or similar (as assessed by ECU)^; or
- A bachelor's degree or higher in a related discipline (Arts, Business or Commerce) with a major in PR, Social Media, Strategic Communication or Marketing^; or
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Arts^ with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a Communications role; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience
*To gain entry to the fast-track masters, students must apply after they accept the offer for the 12-unit masters. Applications for the fast-tracked master degree are subject to ECU’s assessment.
^Bachelor degree must be completed within the last 10 years.
For more information about our fast-tracked master degree, contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760 or request a call-back.
Remain flexible while you pursue your postgraduate degree with our gateway qualifications. If you need to exit early, you could still receive a Graduate Certificate of Psychology after completing your first three units.
Graduate Certificate
3 units
or continue studying
Graduate Diploma
+ 3 units
(6 units total)
Master Degree
+ 6 units
(12 units total)
or
Master Degree (Fast-Track)
+ 3 units
(9 units total)
- Master of Communication
- Graduate Diploma of Communication
- Graduate Certificate of Communication
Master of Communication
Master of Communication
ECU’s Master of Communication consists of twelve units:
- Communication Techniques
- Strategic Communication
- Social and Digital Media Communication
- Issues Management and Crisis Communication
- Communication Campaigns
- Ethical and Responsible Communication
- Creative Communication
- Inclusive Communication
- The Business of Communication
- Preparation for Communication Project
- Communication Capstone (double-weighted)
Graduate Diploma of Communication
Graduate Diploma of Communication
Choose any six units to study from:
Foundation
- Communication Techniques
- Strategic Communication
- Social and Digital Media Communication
Advanced
- Issues Management and Crisis Communication
- Communication Campaigns
- Ethical and Responsible Communication
- Creative Communication
- Inclusive Communication
- The Business of Communication
Graduate Certificate of Communication
Graduate Certificate of Communication
Choose any three units to study from:
Foundation
- Communication Techniques
- Strategic Communication
- Social and Digital Media Communication
Advanced
- Communication Campaigns
- Inclusive Communication
- Ethical and Responsible Communication
- Issues Management and Crisis Communication
- Creative Communication
- The Business of Communication
