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.

200 point program

Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time

First 100 points:

• two compulsory subjects (25 points);
• a minimum of four elective subjects from List A (50 points); and
• a maximum of two elective subjects from List B (25 points)

Second 100 points:

Option 1

• elective subjects from List C to a total of 100 points.

or

Option 2

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

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)

100 point program

Duration: 1 year full-time/ up to 2 years part-time

Option 1

• elective subjects to a total of 100 points.

or

Option 2

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

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

1. The Selection Committee will evaluate the applicant’s ability to successfully pursue the course using the following criteria:

For the 200 point program

• an undergraduate degree with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the major or equivalent.

For the 150 point program

• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications); or equivalent;or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and one year of documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent; or
• an honours degree in a cognate discipline with at least H2B (70%), or equivalent.

For the 100 point program

• the Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Editing and Communications) with a grade average of at least a H2B (70%) grade average; or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Arts (Editing and Communications) with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) and at least one year's documented, relevant work experience, or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree in a cognate discipline with a grade average of at least H2B (70%) in the relevant subjects and two years (full-time equivalent) of documented relevant professional experience.

2. The Selection Committee may conduct interviews or tests and may call for referee reports and employer references to elucidate any of the matters referred to above.

Admission process

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Description, Course Objectives and Generic Skills of this entry.
The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Students who complete the thesis may be eligible to enter the PhD.

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