Program Overview
The Arts (Media and Communications) at Swinburne University of Technology is a MA programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Arts (Media and Communications) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 23,774 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Arts (Media and Communications) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- MDA60008 Media Industry Seminar
- MDA60005 Making New Media
- MDA60017 Creative Research Methods
- MDA60009 Media Project
- MDA40005 Media Public Policy
- JOU60004 Video Production Practice
- MDA70001 Writing for Social and Mobile Media*
- MDA60002 Multiplatform Media Production & Practice*
- MDA80003 Audio and Broadcasting Practice*
- MDA80004 New Media Ecologies*
- MDA60016 Media in Global Contexts*
- MDA80005 Advanced Media Project*
- DIG60002 Digital Video
- MDA60006 Journalism in Context
- DIG60008 Digital Compositing
- DIG60004 Multimedia Imaging
- MDA60010 Work Experience/Placement (Not available to international students)
- MDA60016 Media in Global Contexts
- COS60002 Web Development
- COS70005 Web Programming
- JOU60001 Global Journalism
- MDA80001 Advanced Radio Production
- MDA80002 Radio Presentation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Standard entry
- A recognised three year bachelor degree with a credit average, or
- A recognised undergraduate degree with less than a credit average, in addition to which applicants are required to submit a 500 word statement demonstrating their suitability for the program, or
- A recognised Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 8 qualification in a cognate area
Advanced standing
- On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communication), students may be eligible to progress to the Master of Arts (Media and Communication) and may be given full credit for the units completed towards the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Arts (Media and Communications).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 23,774 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 23,774 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 21,200 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Swinburne University of Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Hawthorn, Australia
Swinburne University of Technology is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 200