Master of Media (Strategic Communication)

Lead and control strategic dialogue

Organisations of all kinds are becoming increasingly media-savvy. Competition for audiences’ attention is ever more intense. The need for keenly targeted and strategically effective communication has never been greater—and demand for highly-skilled professionals with the judgement to lead it across multiple channels is following suit.

What will you do?

Conducted over two years full-time, our Master of Media (Strategic Communication) will equip you to lead strategic communication planning, management and execution across all key channels: digital and social media, TV, radio and press.

You will graduate with:

  • significantly enhanced strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • highly advanced skills in creating and tailoring strategic messaging for all key media channels
  • deep understanding of the principles underlying media relationship-building
  • awareness of key media channels’ unique consumption drivers
  • insight into current and forecast global media trends.

You’ll also gain:

  • opportunities for valuable professional experience and connections through an industry placement and ongoing mentoring
  • high-level skills and understanding in risk and crisis communication and brand messaging.

And you’ll build outstanding research skills by doing a major second-year research project.