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Master of Strategic Communications Management

This international double master's program enables you to complete the requirements of the Monash Master of Strategic Communications Management as well as a second degree with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), with one year in Australia and one in China. Drawing on best practices locally and globally, this double master’s will lead you to become an expert in audience research and analytics, advocacy and persuasion, public relations and crisis communications. You’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to build effective and ethical stakeholder engagement strategies, as well as the expertise to communicate with diverse audiences in an increasingly global environment. You’ll examine the impact of persuasive story-telling and influencer strategies, and will consider the effectiveness of integrated media campaigns using both traditional and digital approaches. Through core units, you’ll build a deep understanding of big data and how it is used, such as evaluating audience sentiment. <div id=

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters Degree
AQF 9
Campus
Caulfield East
VIC
Course code
Program MONASH-A6031
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Course overview

This international double master's program enables you to complete the requirements of the Monash Master of Strategic Communications Management as well as a second degree with Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), with one year in Australia and one in China. Drawing on best practices locally and globally, this double master’s will lead you to become an expert in audience research and analytics, advocacy and persuasion, public relations and crisis communications. You’ll be equipped with the skills and knowledge to build effective and ethical stakeholder engagement strategies, as well as the expertise to communicate with diverse audiences in an increasingly global environment. You’ll examine the impact of persuasive story-telling and influencer strategies, and will consider the effectiveness of integrated media campaigns using both traditional and digital approaches. Through core units, you’ll build a deep understanding of big data and how it is used, such as evaluating audience sentiment. <div id=

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. An Australian bachelor degree with 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 a 50% average in both qualifications. Cognate disciplines include: humanities and social sciences For Chinese Nationals: Please note that Shanghai Jiao Tong University requires Chinese nationals to sit and pass the National Master Unified Entrance Examination for master students (written exam and an interview with Shanghai Jiao Tong University) before applying to Monash for admission to this course. 2. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn 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-timeAn 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 50% average in both qualifications. An Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average and a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 12 · R 13 · W 21 · S 18

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. An Australian bachelor degree with 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 a 50% average in both qualifications. Cognate disciplines include: humanities and social sciences For Chinese Nationals: Please note that Shanghai Jiao Tong University requires Chinese nationals to sit and pass the National Master Unified Entrance Examination for master students (written exam and an interview with Shanghai Jiao Tong University) before applying to Monash for admission to this course. 2. Entry level 1: 96 points to complete Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-timeAn 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-timeAn 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 50% average in both qualifications. An Australian graduate certificate (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average and a minimum of five years work experience in a relevant field Applicants are required to provide a Curriculum Vitae and a reference from their employer. Entry level 3: 48 points to complete Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-timeAn Australian bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate* discipline with at least credit (60%) average. Cognate disciplines include: humanities or social sciences

  • Additional entry requirement

    Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific score, discipline and additional requirements; English proficiency.

Where it is taught

  • Caulfield

    Primary

    900 Dandenong Road, CAULFIELD EAST, VIC, 3145, CAULFIELD EAST, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Strategic Communications Managementmonash.edu
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