Course

Master of Communications and Media Studies

Monash University · Melbourne · Monash Caulfield · Arts & Social Sciences

Masters On Campus

Key facts

University
Monash University
Campus
Monash Caulfield · Caulfield East
City
Melbourne, Victoria
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus
Study area
Arts & Social Sciences

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)

    Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

  • PTE Academic — 58 overall (no band below 50)

    Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

  • TOEFL iBT — 79 overall

    Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

Academic entry requirements

  • Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) with at least credit (60%) average. Entry level 2: 72 points to complete Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. or An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) and an Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least pass (50%) average in both qualifications.** **Please note that applicants for the Malaysia offering of this course will require at least 60% average in both qualifications. Applicants with an average between 50% - 60% may be considered if they have at least five years of work experience in a relevant field**. ** The Malaysian Qualifications Agency minimum program standards require applicants with less than CGPA 2.50 (equivalent to 60% average) to have at least 5 years of work experience in a relevant field. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time An Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. *Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences

About this course

Master of Communications and Media Studies is a masters course at Monash University in Melbourne, Victoria. It is listed as 2 years of study. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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Duration
2 years
Annual tuition
AUD 55,900 / year indicative
Starts
Semester 1 Semester 2
English
IELTS 6.5 Bands ≥ 6
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Administrative details

Course code
A6003
CRICOS
082653F

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated August 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.