Master of Marketing Communications (MC-MKTCOMM) // Course structure

Course structure

200 Point Program

Duration: 2 years full-time / up to 4 years part-time

First 50 points: (must be completed in the first 50 points of the program )

• three compulsory subjects (50 points)

Remaining 150 points

Coursework Only Option:

• six compulsory subjects (75 points)
• core subject/s (25 points)
• elective subjects (50 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• six compulsory subjects (75 points)
• MECM90032 Marketing Communications Thesis Part 1 and MECM90033 Marketing Communications Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)
• MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
• elective subjects (25 points)

150 point program

Duration: 1.5 years full-time / up to 3 years part-time

Coursework Only Option:

• six compulsory subjects (75 points)
• core subject/s (25 points)
• elective subjects (50 points)

or

Minor Thesis Option:

• six compulsory subjects (75 points)
• MECM90032 Marketing Communications Thesis Part 1 and MECM90033 Marketing Communications Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)
• MULT50001 Research Principles and Practices (12.5 points)
• two elective subjects (25 points)

Capstone Requirement:

All students are required to complete the Capstone Requirement for the program (at least 25 points). Students must complete one of the following capstone options:

Capstone Stream 1: MKTG90032 Applied Syndicate Project (12.5 points) and MGMT90148 Consulting Fundamentals (12.5 points)
Purpose: Enables students to plan, execute and communicate a commincations plan or research project.

Capstone Stream 2: MKTG90011 Marketing Research (12.5 points) and MGMT90148 Consulting Fundamentals (12.5 points)
Purpose: Enables students to plan, execute and communicate a marketing-focussed research project.

Capstone Stream 3: MECM90032 Marketing Communications Thesis Part 1 and MECM90033 Marketing Communications Thesis Part 2 (37.5 points total)
Purpose: An opportunity to integrate knowledge and research skills to address a specific marketing communications research question.

Capstone Stream 4: MULT90019 Internship II (Semester Long) (25 points)
Purpose: An opportunity to acquire practical skills in development practice and project management and apply this knowledge to solve problems that arise in a professional context and develop an integrated understanding of knowledge and practice.

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework. Students also should also refer to information in the Student Policy Directory.

Last updated: 18 April 2025