Overview

The Media Practice course at The University of Sydney is a postgraduate coursework degree that will broaden your written and spoken communication skills and your production skills in print, broadcast and online media.

You will complete core units in media industries, audiences and the global media environment, and a capstone unit comprising one of the following: a professional research project, an internship, or a dissertation.

Career paths

You will graduate ready for a career in multiplatform journalism, particularly content production for print, radio, television, content editing, social media, podcasting and audio design, video production as well as freelancing.

Our graduates have established careers in prominent national and international media organisations. Some of the roles and industries you might work in include:

corporate communications
journalist or reporter (print, online, radio, television)
editor
market or media researcher
producer or programmer (radio, TV, podcasts)
digital producer
media advisor
content creator and web developer
social media manager
post-production

marketing and public relations consultant

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Media Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues in Media Practice

International Media Practice

Advanced Video/TV Project

Crisis Communication

Financial and Investor Communication

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 9 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Australia

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to the Master of Media Practice (1.5 years full-time) requires:
a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, or an equivalent qualification.
Admission to the Master of Media Practice (1 year full-time) requires:
completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Media Practice with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or

relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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57300 AUD / year

≈ 57300 AUD / year
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Citizens or residents

17399 AUD / year

≈ 17399 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places: A$17,399

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Funding

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