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This coursework degree provides students who do not have a formal communications background with the opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and a broad understanding of contemporary communications theory and practice.

Students have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding and research ability through the design and execution of a masters project, which will be a guided independent study in the area of the student's interest and expertise based on a process of inquiry, analysis and synthesis.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through the completion of one of the following:

Equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

English competency requirements may be satisfied through the completion of one of the following:

IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);

Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;

Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);

Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience; or

Other tests, courses or programmes defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Admissions Option 2

Semester 1: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

Semester 2: Study full-time at Mount Lawley

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ECU has a scholarship programme that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

Master

Journalism and Mass Communication

Communication

Professional Communication

Edith Cowan University has an outstanding reputation for the quality of our teaching and the student experience. At ECU we are guided by our values of integrity, respect, rational inquiry, personal excellence and courage. We are proud to provide one of the best student experiences in Australia. That means our graduates, your fellow students, have rated us highly for things like teaching quality, skills development and student support. Things you will really appreciate if you decide to study here. With over 30,000 students, international students make up over 18% of the student population from over 100 different countries.

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CMM5160	Effective Communication in Professional Contexts	20
CMM5165	Media and Society in a Globalised World	20
CMM5170	Advertising and Brand Awareness	20

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CMM6116	Methods of Inquiry	20
CMM5175	Journalism in the New Media: Converged Environment	20
CMM5180	Public Relations Strategies	20

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CMM6150	Media and Transnational Asia	20
CMM5110	Globalisation, Cultural Diversity and Innovation	20
CCA6150	Project Preparation	20

Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
CCA6240	Masters Project 1	30
CCA6250	Masters Project 2	30

Master of Professional Communication Edith Cowan University

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