Macquarie has always considered our students to be co-creators in their learning. One of the most exciting developments in our new curriculum is around your ability to study two degrees at once.

In this double degree, you will be able to combine:

• Master of Marketing:  Designed in consultation with industry, this degree takes a practical, applied approach to teaching and learning, and will enable you to work in a team, identify opportunities and creatively solve business problems. It will provide you with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes you’ll need to advance your career in the rapidly changing world of marketing.
• Master of Media and Communications: Whether you’re an aspiring or experienced media professional, this degree will give you the skills you need to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape, in an ethical context. It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices. Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, you’ll accelerate your career in fast-moving contemporary media and communications environments across the world.

SPECIALISATIONS

• Global Communications
• Social Media and Journalism

Key Features

• Double degrees fast-track your study – you usually complete double degrees one or even two years faster than you would be undertaking both degrees on their own. This not only saves you time but money as well.
• You’ll work in our state-of-the-art facilities, including our Finance Decision Lab, incubator and technology-enabled spaces.
• You’ll gain relevant industry experience and complete your degree with a variety of business engagement opportunities, including collaborations with our extensive partners in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct and overseas.
• Teaching staff are widely published academics and award-winning media producers with industry experience in their area of expertise.
• Working in collaboration with industry partners on real-world questions, you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to be an effective media entrepreneur. 

For Master of Marketing

• AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent, or
• Meet two of the following three criteria:
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent
  • Minimum of two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning
  • AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65

For Master of Media and Communications

• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent with a WAM of 65, or
• AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent with a minimum of two years relevant approved work experience, professional certification or other recognised prior learning

Where specified for entry to this course, the following are considered related disciplines of prior study, relevant areas of work experience, professional certification, or other recognised prior learning:

• Retated disciplines for prior qualifications: A qualification covering study in media, communication and marketing, such as a degree in Advertising, Communications, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations.
• Relevant prior work experience, professional certification, or other recognised learning: no