Master of Design (Media and Communication) at RMIT

Master's Degree Mass Communication Full Time

Master of Design (Media and Communication)

at RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria

CRICOS course code

079815G

CRICOS provider code

00122A

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

2 years

Tuition (whole course)

A$78,720 total

Per year

A$39,360/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

RMIT University's Master of Design (Media and Communication) takes place in Melbourne and focuses on contemporary practices in communication design and media production. Across two years of full-time study, students engage with topics like visual communication, interactive media, storytelling techniques, and design research methods. The course allows individuals to work on industry briefs, create media projects, and develop advanced skills in digital and traditional formats.

Australian master's degrees such as this one are structured around units of study, with each unit carrying a set number of credit points. Students progress through compulsory core subjects and can often select electives that match their interests. Practical experience is important, with opportunities to develop a capstone project, an extended piece of work that draws on everything covered in the course, or to take part in industry placements. This structure reflects the strong ties between RMIT and creative industries in Melbourne and across Australia.

Skills developed in this course include high-level communication, project management, user experience design, critical analysis, and the ability to respond creatively to real-world design challenges. The program suits graduates from media, art, design, or communication backgrounds who wish to advance their practice or move into leadership roles in creative sectors.

Those studying on a Student visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods, and graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. While the university provides detailed course requirements, prospective students should confirm all current details on RMIT's official site or the CRICOS register.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Communication designer
Media producer
User experience (UX) designer
Content strategist
Creative director
Digital producer
Organisations in design consultancies, advertising agencies, digital media, government, and the not-for-profit sector in Australia

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Master of Design (Media and Communication) at RMIT University?

It typically takes 2 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$78,720 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Communication designerMedia producerUser experience (UX) designerContent strategistCreative directorDigital producerOrganisations in design consultancies, advertising agencies, digital media, government, and the not-for-profit sector in Australia

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