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Master of Publishing and Communications (MC-PUBCOM) // Course structure

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Course structure

Students are required to complete the program requirements/structure from the year that they commenced their program. All compulsory and capstone subjects must be completed to be eligible to graduate from the program. Capstone subjects must be completed in the final hundred points of the program. All students are required to complete one Capstone stream (at least 25 points). This requirement cannot be waived or replaced in any circumstances.

200 point program

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

  • three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
  • capstone subjects (25 points to 50 points)
  • elective subjects (112.5 points to 137.5 points, depending on the capstone option selected)

 

150 point program

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

  • three compulsory subjects (37.5 points)
  • capstone subjects (25 points to 50 points)
  • elective subjects (62.5 points to 87.5 points, depending on the capstone option selected)

 

100 point program

Duration: 1 year full-time/ up to 2 years part-time

  • two compulsory subjects (25 points)
  • capstone subjects (25 points or 50 points)
  • elective subjects (25 points or 50 points, depending on the capstone option selected)

 

For policies that govern this degree, see Academic Services Policy in the University Melbourne Policy Framework.

Last updated: 18 February 2026