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Master of Global Media Communication (MC-GMCOM)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2026 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
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Professor Ingrid Volkmer
Email: ivolkmer@unimelb.edu.au
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Overview
| Award title | Master of Global Media Communication |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2026 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | 045345C |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 9 |
| Credit points | 200 credit points |
| Duration | 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time |
The Master of Global Media Communication (MGMC) equips graduates to work in media and communication sectors as well as across a broad range of professional domains, including government, corporate and NGO sectors, in which communication skills and knowledge of media platforms and strategies provide a key competitive advantage.
In the contemporary globalised world, knowledge of the changing landscape of media industries, production pathways, and a critical understanding of social and economic transformations are vital professional attributes.
Students undertaking the course will acquire a deep and critically informed understanding of how media industries, policies, technologies and formats are implicated in contemporary social and economic life.
They have the opportunity to build knowledge relating to key areas, such as journalism, public relations and communications advocacy, and skills in audiovisual media production and media writing.
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Last updated: 16 January 2026