University of Technology Sydney

Master of Strategic Communication

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

This course is tailored for communication professionals and those aspiring to enter the field, seeking to enhance their strategic communication capabilities. Choose this course to stay on top of the evolving landscape where technology, media, and societal issues intersect, influencing stakeholder engagement and organisational reputation.

What sets this course apart is its focus on equipping you with practice-oriented knowledge and skills to tackle real-world communication challenges. You'll learn to apply a full spectrum of communication strategies and techniques for effective problem-solving, grounded in contemporary scholarship and industry insights.

You will gain an understanding of effective communication principles and stakeholder engagement, essential to ensuring organisations achieve their goals. You'll also develop the ability to diagnose and strategise solutions for communication challenges, and master methods for gaining audience insights to inform impactful communication strategies, using both formal and informal research and evaluation techniques.

Delivery mode

University of Technology Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Locations
  • University of Technology, 15 Broadway, Broadway

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 79.00 or PTE score of 58.00 or its equivalent AND

  • Applicants must have one of the following:
    • Completed Australian master’s degree, Australian graduate certificate, or Australian graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study
    OR
    • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in Management and Commerce, Society and Culture, or Creative Arts
    OR
    • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience

    Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C06153 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication.

  • IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 79.00 or PTE score of 58.00 or its equivalent AND

  • Applicants must have one of the following:
    • Completed Australian master’s degree, Australian graduate certificate, or Australian graduate diploma, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study
    OR
    • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in Management and Commerce, Society and Culture, or Creative Arts
    OR
    • Completed Australian bachelor's degree, or overseas equivalent, in any field of study AND A minimum of 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional experience

    Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C06153 Graduate Diploma in Strategic Communication.

  • Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 18 Months
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Career opportunities

The Master of Strategic Communication will prepare you for the following roles.

Public Relations Manager

Public Relations Managers manage an organisation’s relationship and exposure to the general public. Their main aim is to create a favourable public...

Avg yearly income $117,988
Entry barriers Low

Media Consultant

Media Consultants are public relations professionals who find press opportunities for businesses, politicians, celebrities, and public figures. The...

Avg yearly income $98,800
Entry barriers Low

Communications Strategist

Communications Strategists are marketing professionals who develop and oversee the organisation’s brand and communications strategy. They carry out...

Avg yearly income $93,600
Entry barriers Low

Communications Manager

Communications Managers are responsible for the way an organisation communicates with its clients, stakeholders and the general public — as well as...

Avg yearly income $130,000
Entry barriers Low

About University of Technology Sydney

UTS is the top-ranked young university in Australia. Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We’re known for our innovative teaching. We’re committed to practical innovation and research that benefits industry and society. We believe in social change to create a more just and equal world.

We are a dynamic and cosmopolitan university that marks the gateway to Sydney — Australia's economic, multicultural, innovative and creative global city.

UTS is a public university of technology defined by our support for the economic, social and cultural prosperity of our communities. We are measured by the success of our students, staff and partners and committed to research, innovation and the dissemination of knowledge of public value. We are, and always will be, an inclusive university.

UTS has an ambitious new vision, to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact.

Through our education, research and engagement we will become an internationally great public university, delivering real benefit for society.