Master of Communication (Professional)

About the course

Bond’s Master of Communication (Professional) is an accelerated, international-student program focused on contemporary professional communication. You’ll study areas such as advertising, public relations, social media, communication theory, organisational communication and leadership, plus research methods and data visualisation. The degree includes a self-directed research project and a 20-week professional portfolio capstone supported by academic and industry mentors.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles across strategic and professional communication in private, public and not-for-profit organisations. Potential pathways include public relations and corporate communication, internal communication and employee engagement, branding and campaign support, social and digital media communication, and communication research or insights roles. The program’s applied projects and professional portfolio capstone help build workplace-ready experience in Media & Communication at master’s level.

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)