The University of Melbourne

Master of Publishing and Communications

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

Join and contribute to an industry thats successfully orienting itself around the challenge of digital media. Though the Master of Publishing and Communications you can discover new business models and an expanded digital footprint in areas such as eBooks and apps.This program successfully anticipated the developments in the publishing industry and incorporates a digitally focused and internationally oriented curriculum closely connected to the latest publishing practices. The Master of Publishing and Communications furnishes you with the transferable skills you need to build your publishing career, including editorial, marketing, copywriting, commissioning, business and production skills for print and digital media.

Structure

  • 37.5 points of Compulsory subjects
  • 37.5 points minimum of List A Elective subjects
  • 25 points maximum of List B Elective subjects
  • 100 points of List C Elective subjects (Coursework option)
  • 37.5 points of Minor Thesis subjects (Thesis option)
  • 12.5 point Core subject (Thesis option)
  • 50 points of List C Elective subjects (Thesis option)

Subjects

  • Structural Editing
  • Editorial English
  • The Contemporary Publishing Industry
  • Writing for the Media
  • Business and Professional Communications
  • Writing and Editing for Digital Media
  • Print Production and Design
  • Legal Issues in Arts and Media
  • Book Markets: Structures and Strategies
  • Researching Audiences and Reception
  • Public Relations and Communications
  • Change in Journalism
  • Technical Writing and Editing
  • History of Books and Reading
  • Publishing and Communications Thesis Pt1
  • Publishing and Communications Thesis Pt2
  • Research Principles & Practices Graduate
  • Internship II (Semester Long)
  • Grattan Street Press (Extended)
  • Grattan Street Press
  • Publishing and Writing Summer School
  • Advanced Book Publishing

Standard entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 70% (or equivalent).

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $94,484 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
Parkville Domestic: $65,050
No
  • Full-time : 2 years
  • Part-time : 4 years

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