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Master of Professional and Organisational Communication

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Develop the skills and knowledge to work in management in organisations that use English for communication. Specialise in:

  • ·         media communication
  • ·         public relations
  • ·         digital media
  • ·         organisational communication theory and practice

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Arts

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Careers

Graduates could find employment in:

  • government advisory positions
  • corporate management
  • specialist positions within the media

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

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Course Objectives

The Master of Professional and Organisational Communication aims to

  • provide up to date higher degree education in contemporary communication theory, analysis and practice in the context of a rapidly changing global communication environment.
  • cater for a range of students seeking to further their knowledge and analysis of communication to equip them for management positions with an organisational communication focus
  • enhance students' opportunities to gain professional employment utilising their professional qualifications in a work environment that uses English as the language of communication;
  • facilitate application of postgraduate studies in using English for communication in professional settings through an internship;
  • provide the opportunity to gain confidence and competence in working in a professional environment where English is the language of communication.
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Units and electives

To qualify for the award of Master of Professional and Organisational Communication, students must complete 192 credit points comprising: five core coursework units - ACG5010, ACG5212, ACG5001, ACG5002 and ACG5003 (24 point internship unit) - 72 credit points, four units from the Recommended Units list - 48 credit points, two electives - 24 credit points. Minor thesis - ACG6015,6020 (full-time,part-time) OR a further four units from the Recommended units list - 48 credit points.

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

PLUS two additional 12 credit point units - see Recommended Units list below. Note electives may be chosen from level 5 or 6 units from across the university.)

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

Four 12 credit point units - see Recommended Units list below.

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1

Students undertaking the minor thesis option would enrol in the following units:

Full-time students enrol in:

Or

Part-time students enrol in the following unit for two semesters:

Students NOT undertaking the minor thesis would enrol in:

Four 12 credit point units from the Recommended Units list below.

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

All students must complete these units:

List of recommended units

Students undertaking a minor thesis must choose at least four of these units over the duration of the course

Students NOT undertaking a minor thesis must choose at least eight of these units over the duration of the course

- ACG5200 is recommended for students undertaking the minor thesis

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

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Admission Information

  • International: The admission requirement for this course is a three year first degree. Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence. IELTS minimum 6.5 (no band less than 6.0).
  • Mature: The admission requirement for this course is a three year first degree. Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence.
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How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course.

You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Arts.

You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development Student Centre
    Phone: +61 3 9919 4409
    Email: artscourses@vu.edu.au
  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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