Master of Professional Communication

About the course

The Master of Professional Communication develops advanced professional and research-informed communication skills for diverse settings. You’ll study areas such as social media, cultural and media studies, global and strategic communication, and learn to design and implement effective communication strategies. The course emphasises practical experience through real client projects, case studies and work-integrated learning supported by academics and industry speakers in media & communication.

What you might learn

Build essential professional communication capabilities across critical and ethical communication issues, digital communication and strategic communication. You’ll explore public relations, communication and culture, and examine how people, organisations and globalisation shape communication practice, developing knowledge you can apply to career or further study goals in media & communication.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for advanced professional and specialist roles in Media & Communication. Graduates lead communication teams, consultancies, and corporate media strategy units. Preparing graduates for communication management, campaign leadership, corporate advisory roles, and further research study.

Living Costs in Perth**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,255 - 1,660	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 866 - 1,146
Transportation (Daily) A$ 6 - 8	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 243 - 321

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)