Master of Management
Core Zone + selected units
Master of Media and Communications
Core Zone + selected units
Master of Management and Master of Media and Communications
Overview
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Study options
- Part Time
- Full Time
- In person, on campus
Duration Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
Duration can vary due to your prior learning and work experience. Learn about admission points under Entry Requirements.
- Full time: 2 years (or equivalent part time)
Fees The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on completing a standard full-time study load. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
- Domestic Fee-paying
- Estimated annual fee AUD $36,500
Location and start dates
North Ryde:
- Session 1 (22 February 2027)
- Session 2 (26 July 2027)
Summary
Key features
- Gain key skills in general management
Undertake a degree taught by renowned academics, and receive an exceptional grounding in core aspects of general management.
- Combine your learning with practical and professional experience
Build your professional expertise and networks by applying classroom learning to projects with local and global organisations.
- Access our state-of-the-art high-tech digital newsroom
Develop a deep understanding of convergent media, and learn how to apply it in a digital networked environment.
- Develop your own portfolio of practical work to show employers
Build a portfolio of work, including articles, multimedia reports, podcasts, social media campaigns, videos and websites.
Career outcomes
With a rapidly evolving job market, it’s vital that you have the right skills to evolve with it. We’ll help you upskill or reskill so you can take the next career step in your current industry, or move to one that matches your changing interests. View professions and potential employers.
See career outcomesHow do double degrees work
Studying at Macquarie
Our vibrant and leafy campus forms part of one of the largest business and technology precincts in Australia. To ensure you have the right skills when you graduate — whether you're starting your first job or taking your career to the next level — we offer flexible study options, personalised degrees and practical experiences.
Benefits of studying at Macquarie
Course structure
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Double degrees
Study both degrees concurrently, completing the core zones/units of each degree and graduate with two separate degrees.
Find out more about how double degrees work
Focused and flexible study
Where you can study
In person, on campus
Core Zone (Master of Management)
80 credit points
Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.
Essential units
60 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Elective units
20 credit points
Complete 20 credit points from the following options.
Elective units allow you to customise your degree by choosing units within or outside your area of study.
Core Zone (Master of Media and Communications)
80 credit points
Your degree’s core zone provides the focus of your preferred area of study and consists of all the units you’ll need to complete to meet your degree’s requirements.
Essential units
80 credit points
Complete each unit below.
Essential units are units that you must complete to qualify for your degree.
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Career outcomes
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Take the next step in your career
Professions
- Account manager
- Advertising or marketing communications specialist
- Arts and culture administrator
- Business consultant
- CEO or general manager
- Content specialist
- Cultural attaché
- Entrepreneur
- Government adviser
- Industry specialist manager
- Innovator
- International marketing consultant
- Media policy developer or adviser
- Multiplatform and interactive media producer
- Operations manager
- Production manager
- Publicity and promotions professional
- Screenwriter
Employers
- Accounting firms
- Advertising and media agencies
- Banks and financial institutions
- Business analysis firms
- Businesses and corporations
- Government agencies and departments
- International agencies and departments
- Marketing and public relations firms
- Media, creative or communications agencies
- Merchant banks
- NGOs
- Production studios – film, TV and sound
- Radio and television broadcasters
- Recruitment agencies
- Self-employment
- Technology and software development companies
- Universities
- Web design agencies
Career information
Job and Skills Australia – an Australian Government initiative – provides accessible labour-market data, research and tools to help you understand Australia’s current and projected workforce-skills needs.
Multiply your employability
In-demand graduates
Study at Australia’s #1 uni for graduate employment rate: QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2020.
Employability boost
Significantly increase your career flexibility and employability prospects with a double degree.
Co-designed degrees
Study a degree co-designed with industry, and graduate with the knowledge and skills employers want.
Entry requirements
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Simple steps to entry at Macquarie
See if you meet the academic requirements
Check if you qualify for recognition of prior learning
Do you meet some, but not all of the requirements?
Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to this degree at the admission point below.
Each admission point requires the completion of some or all of the degree’s zones, which will affect the overall duration of the degree.
Entry requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete this degree in: | Course 1 requirements | Course 2 requirements |
Full time: 2 years | Master of Management
| Master of Media and Communications
or
or
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Note: successful admission into the double degree means that you must satisfy the requirements for both of the single degrees. Admissions requirements are true at the time of publishing.
Master of Management
Related fields of study
Accounting, Actuarial Studies, Advertising, Banking, Business, Commerce, Communication, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, Insurance, International Business, Management, Marketing, Media Studies, Public Relations, Public and Health Care Administration, Supply Chain, Valuation
Relevant experience
Business; Commerce; Management
Master of Media and Communications
Related fields of study
Media Studies, Communications, Journalism, Cultural Studies, Performing Arts, Creative Industries, Visual Arts, Graphic and Design Studies, Marketing, Business, Creative Writing, Sociology, Anthropology, Politics, Policy Studies, Philosophy, Language and Literature, Arts, Law.
Relevant experience
Journalism, social media, communications, media relations, public relations, professional writing
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
Guide to University terminology
Use our handy guide to better understand common study terms.
Recognition of prior learning
With recognition of prior learning (RPL), you could get credit for your prior study and experience, reducing the duration of your studies. Credit is awarded for formal and informal or non-formal learning. You’ll need to apply for RPL once you receive your offer to study at Macquarie.
Find out moreYour prior learning may consist of:
- Formal learning
- Informal and non-formal learning
English language requirements
When applying to study at Macquarie University, you’re required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
You may satisfy the English language requirements by:
- passing an approved English language test at the required level
- holding a qualification from an approved country with English as the language of instruction
Learn more about English language requirements for applications direct to Macquarie University
The required standard of English for this degree is:
| IELTS band | Minimum score required |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Writing | 6 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
Additional information and requirements
Master of Management
Assumed knowledge
None.
Recommended studies
None.
Master of Media and Communications
Assumed knowledge
None.
Recommended studies
None.
Inherent requirements
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
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Fees
The estimated annual fee displayed is based on a standard full-time study load. Fees may increase each year. For courses longer than one year in duration, you'll pay the fee that is current for the year that you enrol.
Find out moreEstimated cost
The cost of your studies may vary based on:- units chosen
- government support received
- approved credit for prior learning or work experience.
Domestic fee paying
AUD $36,500
Estimated annual fee
AUD $456.25
Fee per credit point
Government assistance
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students enrolled in Domestic fee-paying courses. It's used to defer full or part of your tuition fee and can't be used for additional study costs, such as accommodation or textbooks.
Student amenities fee
You’re required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) to Macquarie University in compliance with the Higher Education Legislation Amendment (Student Services and Amenities) Act 2011 (Cth). The fee contributes to services, support and facilities of a non-academic nature.
Learn about SSAFScholarships
Macquarie University offers a variety of scholarships that recognise a range of factors, including academic or athletic achievement, leadership experience and volunteer work, or financial need and hardship. Additional scholarships may be available for selected areas of study.
How to apply
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Course details
Course title:
Master of Management and Master of Media and Communications
Starting year:
2027
Application instructions
Apply online
New domestic applicants are required to apply directly through our Applicant Portal.
The Applicant Portal allows you to save your application and come back to it later. You can also track the status of your application and must submit prior to the application close date.
Please note: If you are a current or previous Macquarie University student, you should submit your application through the 'my application and offers' tab in eStudent. If you have forgotten your Student ID or password, please contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.
What you need to apply
Your application will require copies of the following documents:
- Proof of Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency (including proof of name change, if applicable)
- Evidence of previous academic qualifications and transcripts (including translations if your qualifications are not in English)
- Evidence of English proficiency (where applicable)
- Current resume and workplace reference letter (if seeking entry through previous work experience)
Steps to apply
Decide on your course
Explore your entry options and check the requirements
Gather your documentation
Submit your application
Help with your application
For help with your application, or if you have any questions, contact our team.
Future Students
T: +61 (2) 9850 6767
E: futurestudents@mq.edu.au
Important dates
| Session/Year | Location | Applications open | Applications close | Session commences |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | North Ryde | 2 September 2026 | 8 February 2027 | 22 February 2027 |
| Session 2 | North Ryde | 2 September 2026 | 12 July 2027 | 26 July 2027 |
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