150 Point Master of Publishing and Communications

The Master of Publishing and Communications provides students with vocational skills, theoretical knowledge and industry exposure to build a successful career in the publishing and communication sectors. Alongside a strong focus on publishing practices and technologies, with hands on subjects in editing, production and business practices, the course offers sustained and stimulating analyses of the political, commercial and historical dynamics of printand digital cultures.

Students who successfully complete the Master of Publishing and Communications should have:

• an advanced knowledge of editorial principles and methods across a range of genres and media;
• a detailed understanding of the use of computers in editing and publishing for print and digital media;
• a sound knowledge of the commercial aspects of publishing;
• a highly developed understanding of the organisation and operation of the publishing industries in Australia and the Asia Pacific region;
• a detailed and practical knowledge of effective communications strategies in business and professional contexts; and
• advanced skills in researching, writing and thinking critically about challenges facing the publishing and communications industries.

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time/ up to 3 years part-time

First 50 points:

• two compulsory subjects (25 points); and
• two elective subjects (25 points).

Remaining 100 points:

Option 1

• elective subjects (100 points)

or

Option 2

• thesis (37.5 points);
• one core subject (12.5 points); and
• four elective subjects (50 points)

First 50 Points

• two compulsory subjects (25 points); and
• two elective subjects (25 points).

Compulsory Subjects

Two compulsory subjects (25 points)

Elective Subjects

25 points

Remaining 100 Points

Option 1

• Elective subjects (100 points)

or

Option 2

• thesis (37.5 points);
• one core subject (12.5 points); and
• four elective subjects (50 points)

Thesis Subject

Note: the thesis requires two consecutive semesters of enrolment

Core Subject

Student enrolled in the thesis subject PUBL90017 must complete the core subject PUBL90018

Elective Subjects

Option 1

• elective subjects (100 points)

or

Option 2

• four elective subjects (50 points)

Additional Elective Subjects

The following elective subjects are available with written permission of the subject coordinator, which is based on the submission of a 5,000 word folio.