Degree Structure: Master of Strategic Communication
Program code: MASTC
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 78 to 90 units from Core courses, and
- 6 to 18 units for Electives
Study plan
A study plan sets out the courses you will need to complete and the recommended timing for each one. This will help to guide your enrolment in each study period, alongside any additional information provided below. If you have received a personalised plan or alternative advice from your Program Director, please refer to that guidance in the first instance, or seek help from your Program Director or Student Assist if you are unsure.
Enrolment information
Find details about the rules and notes that apply to your program, along with other essential information required for successful enrolment. Supplementary supporting resources may also be provided where applicable.
Courses
Listed here are all the courses that contribute to your program, including elective options that can be chosen. These courses come together to form your study plan. Courses fall into different categories, each of which have specific unit values that need to be met under the program rules.
What courses you'll study
Complete 96 units comprising:
- 78 to 90 units from Core courses, and
- 6 to 18 units for Electives
Complete 78 to 90 units from the following:
| Course name | Course code | Units | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Course name
Managing Digital Design
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Course code
GRAP5000
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Units
6
|
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Course name
Strategic Communication Contexts
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Course code
MDIA5000
|
Units
6
|
|
|
Course name
Media Management
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Course code
MDIA5010
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Social Media Management
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Course code
MDIA5002
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Campaign Planning
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Course code
MDIA5003
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Transmedia Storytelling
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Course code
MDIA5015
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Risk, Issues and Crisis Communication
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Course code
MDIA5001
|
Units
6
|
|
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Course name
Researching Strategic Communication and Media
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Course code
MDIA5008
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Units
12
|
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Course name
Leadership in Strategic Communication
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Course code
MDIA5016
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Units
12
|
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Course name
Strategic Communication Extended Research Project
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Course code
MDIA6002
|
Units
24
|
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Course name
Strategic Communication Project
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Course code
MDIA6000
|
Units
12
|
Notes
24 Units (6 months) of credit is eligible to students who have completed a cognate undergraduate program such as:
- Adelaide University Bachelor Media and Communication
- Adelaide University Bachelor of Journalism (major in Strategic Communication)
- University of South Australia Bachelor of Communication and Media
- University of South Australia University Online Bachelor of Communication
- University of Adelaide Bachelor of Media
- Cognate degrees from other universities as approved by the Program Director
Electives description
A flexible course choice within your degree.
Complete 6 to 18 units comprising:
- 6 to 18 units from University-wide electives
A full list of university-wide elective options can be accessed below.
University-wide elective options
