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Master of News and Entertainment Media

Masters.
Edith Cowan University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This master’s course prepares you for roles in news and entertainment media and related industries. You build journalism foundations and practical reporting and presenting skills across TV, radio, streaming, online and digital storytelling platforms. Using specialist studio units that simulate newsrooms and production houses, you produce content to industry deadlines with an emphasis on live delivery, plus develop media-focused management skills. This is a Master coursework in Media & Communication.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue careers across news and entertainment media and adjacent content industries. Typical pathways include reporter or journalist roles, news or entertainment presenter, producer, content creator for streaming and online platforms, and digital storyteller for organisations and agencies. The course’s studio-based production experience and media management focus can also support progression into editorial, production coordination, audience and content strategy, or communications roles. This is a Master coursework in Media & Communication.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$37,700 per year

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A$23,400 per year

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Information

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2 years

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February, July

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City

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Q00

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

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