Master of Communication

About the course

Deakin’s Master of Communication develops advanced, future-focused skills for a fast-changing media landscape. You’ll build strategic communication and critical thinking capabilities, tailor study through specialisations such as advertising, journalism, public relations, digital or sports media and design, and learn with industry-informed teaching. Opportunities for internship/work-integrated learning and a professional capstone research project help strengthen networks and employability in communication fields.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue roles across media, corporate and government communication, and creative industries. The course supports pathways into public relations, strategic communication, journalism and content production, digital and social media, advertising and campaign planning, sports media, and visual communication-related roles. Work-integrated learning opportunities and an industry- or scholarly-focused capstone project help prepare you for leadership and specialist careers in media and communication.

Living Costs in Melbourne**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)