Strategic Communication

Develop the professional skills, knowledge and tools to communicate across settings as diverse as the sciences, creative industries and politics.

Start studying in February or July!

Explore Tasmania and sharpen global-local leadership

The Media School’s state-of-the art campus places you in the heart of Hobart’s cultural, scientific and civic centre.

Expert experience

Engage with industry standard equipment and skilled technicians to build your portfolio.

Co-designed industry placement

Undertake an internship with our industry partners to gain work-place experience and credit towards your postgraduate course.

Study options

Communicate with impact - advance your skills and become a media expert

From our unique location in Tasmania, you’ll build advanced analytical skills, professional media-making expertise, and a network of peers to help you make a future that matters.

Our postgraduate courses in Strategic Communication have been developed with industry and offer a flexible pathway from your undergraduate study or professional experience.

With four specialisations available, your study experience can be to tailored to meet your personal career aspirations. Many units delivered on-campus are also available online, giving you the flexibility to balance life’s other commitments.

If you have completed a relevant bachelor's degree you may be eligible for credit towards completing your postgraduate study in less time. There are also flexible part-time options.

The Master of Strategic Communication has four specialisations available:

  • Environmental Conservation and Management
  • Marketing Communication
  • Public and Environmental Health
  • Tourism and Experience

Course options

Graduate Certificate in
Strategic Communication

Graduate Diploma of
Strategic Communication

Master of
Strategic Communication

Duration: Minimum 0.5 Years,
up to a maximum of 2 Years

Location:Hobart, online

Total 4 units (50 credit points)

  • 4 x core units

Duration: Minimum 1 Year,
up to a maximum of 3 Years

Location:Hobart, online

Total 8 units (100 credit points)

  • 7 x core units
  • 1 x choice units

Duration: Minimum 2 Years,
up to a maximum of 5 Years

Location:Hobart

Total 12 units (200 credit points)

  • 8 x core units
  • 1 x 50 point specialisation
  • 1 x 50 point Research project

Career opportunities

Careers requiring media and communication expertise are growing fast, with employers demanding advanced analytical, strategic and production skills. These are some of the top careers projected to grow in the next five years, along with the top industry growth within communications.

21.7%

Marketing and Advertising Industry

Projected future growth to 2026*

11.4%

Advertising and Marketing professionals

Projected job growth to 2026*

13.7%

Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers

Projected job growth to 2026*

*National Skills Commission five year projections from November 2021 to November 2026.

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