Study Strategic Communication at the University of Tasmania’s Media School to give you the knowledge and skills required to become an independent and entrepreneurial communicator.

Our new Master of Strategic Communication has been developed to meet the complexity and dynamism of an ever increasingly digital and global communication environment. Jobs requiring communication skills are growing fast with employers demanding advanced analytical skills and professional-level communications expertise.

In response, our degrees offer a unique pathway for students coming from undergraduate study or professional roles in the sciences, arts or business to tailor their education.

Designed for those wanting to promote and implement change across a range of social, environment, political and business settings, these courses will help you to develop advanced analytical skills and professional-level communications expertise to applied ‘real-world’ situations.

Take advantage of the Media School’s strong reputation in Media research and unparallel access to industry partners across Tasmania through a choice of three targeted specialisations: Science Communication, Public Relations or Arts and Cultural Events.

Be taught by leading researchers and lecturers, who possess a broad range of industry experience in a state-of-the-art contemporary Media School supported by equipment and technical know-how.

A Bachelor’s degree with a credit average and a major or equivalent in journalism, media studies or communications or relevant disciplines as determined by the College, such as a Bachelor of Science or Marketing, or:

• completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication, or;
• work experience of at least three years in journalism, public relations, or event management, and related professions, including science communication or marketing.

Candidates for the Masters of Strategic Communication may be eligible for a reduction in the volume of learning of up to 50 credit points of Elective units if entering the course with the following background;

• an Honours degree at Level 8 or higher in the Australian Qualifications Framework in journalism, media studies or communication;
• professional experience in a relevant field equivalent to level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.