Master of Health Communication 18 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 28QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

18 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

51,500 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This degree will provide you with core media skills to help you become an effective communicator across health and medicine, public affairs, public relations, community relations and journalism. Designed for aspiring and experienced communicators, health advocates, public relations specialists, media experts, and healthcare professionals, the course encourages development of skills in: • clear communication of public health campaigns and policy topics • creation of public education programs that nurture a more healthcare-literate population • the ability to raise awareness of, and advocate for, specific healthcare matters • management of communication technology, including social media, to ensure information accuracy and uphold ethical standards

Programme overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This degree will provide you with core media skills to help you become an effective communicator across health and medicine, public affairs, public relations, community relations and journalism. Designed for aspiring and experienced communicators, health advocates, public relations specialists, media experts, and healthcare professionals, the course encourages development of skills in: • clear communication of public health campaigns and policy topics • creation of public education programs that nurture a more healthcare-literate population • the ability to raise awareness of, and advocate for, specific healthcare matters • management of communication technology, including social media, to ensure information accuracy and uphold ethical standards

Admission Requirements

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Admission to candidature for the Master of Health Communication requires: a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities, social sciences or public health, or an equivalent qualification; or completion of the requirements for the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Health Communication with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.

15 Jan 2025
1.5 Years
Feb
Aug

Domestic
31,500 AUD
International
51,500 AUD

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Allen Jack + Cottier Scholarship in Heritage Conservation
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Value

$5000

Deadline

31 Dec 2025

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

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Sydney Scholars India Scholarship

Sydney Scholars India Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$10000

Deadline

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Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

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Peace and Social Justice Scholarship

Peace and Social Justice Scholarship
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Value

$8000

Deadline

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Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

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Sydney International Student Award

Sydney International Student Award
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2030

Application requirements

QS Event attendance is required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$40000

Deadline

31 Dec 2032

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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