Study a postgraduate course in Media and Communication

Overview

Media is everywhere. Communication is everything. Skills in media and communication are vital to every industry, and the market for media and communication experts is expanding exponentially.

Take your career to the next level and build the media and communication skills that employers are seeking in today's connected world. Gone are the days of traditional media being limited to television and newspapers. Today, media professionals are expected to pitch, shoot and edit their own content. In this degree, you'll become a master content creator across digital, social and traditional platforms by creating real work, with real industry professionals who will help elevate your career.

Whether you're looking to improve your career prospects within your own industry or develop new skills to take you in a fresh direction, Flinders' postgraduate media and communication programs will help you further develop your media, communication and content creation skills.

Taught by practising industry experts, you'll enhance your understanding of how to develop compelling video, design and social media communications from the ground up. What works, what doesn't, what the industry demands and where it is going. You'll get hands-on with industry-standard equipment, learn in state-of-the-art facilities, such as the motion capture lab The Void and you'll gain real-world experience with a core industry placement as part of your study.

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Only degree in SA that combines communication studies,

creative digital media and business skills

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7.3%
Media professionals

^{* National Skills Commission, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026}

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13.7%
Multimedia specialists and web developers

^{* National Skills Commission, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026}

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11%
Film, television, radio and stage directors

^{* National Skills Commission, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026}

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11.4%
Advertising and marketing professionals

^{* National Skills Commission, 2021 Employment projections for the five years to 2026}

Communication is everywhere. Technology is ever-changing.

Since the beginning of time, humans have constantly developed new ways of communicating. In recent years, social media and ever-changing new technologies have completely transformed the way we consume media and communicate. To survive in the media and communication industry, it is vital to understand how we consume and use media and communication, as well as understand and anticipate the arrival of new technologies. Technology will only continue to get faster and smarter, so it is essential to build knowledge in this landscape and prepare for the future.

What you'll study:

Some of the core and optional topics in this course include:

Social media and digital platforms
Industry placement
Screen and media production
Motion capture and virtual production
Strategic marketing, advertising and public relations
Creativity and the imagination
Digital graphic design
Business communication

After completing this course, you will:

Design marketing campaigns and collateral with a focus on user experience
Analyse consumer behaviour to inform effective advertising and public relations
Develop skills in scriptwriting, video and audio production and editing, and post-production
Appraise the effectiveness of written and audio-visual communications across a variety of media
Influence the production of new multimedia content using skills in research and analysis
Evaluate changing trends in marketing and communications to future-proof communication and marketing strategies.

Study options

Graduate Certificate in Media and Communication

Graduate Diploma in Media and Communication

Master of Media and Communication

Theory is just the beginning

By studying postgraduate media & communication at Flinders, you’ll step further into the world of film production, from corporate presentations to social media videos.

Gain practical, career-ready insights and skills that will help you in your dealings with production companies and media outlets. Learn to direct, shoot and edit your own work, or to supervise and get the best out of the teams you work with.

You’ll graduate with a better understanding of the work behind the scenes, and an ability to produce your own video, design and social media content.

Real-world, practical experience can put you ahead of the pack. As a core part of this course, you will have the chance to undertake an industry placement with one of our industry placement partners, including: Showpony, Nova Entertainment, BAD Media, Channel 44, and many more.

Work with industry

Flinders media and communication postgraduate programs have not only been developed in consultation with industry, they’ve been designed to give you hands-on experience with the people who work in the industry.

We work with leaders and content creators such as CDW Studios, Kojo, the Media Resource Centre, Channel 44, the Adelaide Fringe, Adelaide Film Festival, the Tourism Industry council of SA and more.

You’ll learn from people who intimately understand industry demands, and those who produce award-winning video content across multiple platforms.

No matter what industry you’re in, if the creation of effective, cut-through communications is part of your role - or if you wish it was, Flinders postgraduate media & communication programs will give you the skills you need to take the next step in your career.

Gain experience as part of your study with Work Integrated Learning

Our dedicated Work Integrated Learning team will help match you with an industry partner who can elevate your career. You'll gain real-world experience in the sector you are interested in and build networks within the closely connected South Australian media and communications community. This valuable practical experience will boost your career and give you the confidence, knowledge and connections to broaden your professional network.

Some of our industry partners include: international creative studio Technicolor, advertising agencies Showpony and BAD, leading entertainment business Nova Entertainment, television station Channel 44, Tourism Council of SA, visual effects studio CDW Studios, production house Kojo and the Media Resource Centre, and internationally-acclaimed events the Adelaide Fringe and Adelaide Film Festival.

Your career

How long is a piece of string? A career in media and communication is one of the most diverse and ever-changing landscapes you can enter into.

Potential occupations include:

presenter
broadcaster
monitor
filmmaker
content strategist
media advisor
multimedia researcher
production coordinator
video journalist
content creator
marketing and public relations professional.

Potential employers include:

the public service (eg, media and public affairs units)
community groups
education media
film and TV production companies
publishers
advertising
arts organisations.

Why study Media and Communication at Flinders?

- Gain technical experience with state-of-the-art equipment that will prepare you for a cutting-edge career. Our students have access to South Australia's largest motion capture and virtual reality lab, The Void, dedicated editing and production suites, and purpose-built sound production rooms.

- Be ahead of the competition when you graduate with work placements and an established network of connections in the closely connected South Australian media and communication industry.

- Become a master content creator across digital, social and traditional platforms by creating real work, with real industry partners and professionals.

- You'll be taught by practising and award-winning industry professionals in screen, media, film, television, social media, business and more. Check out our creative teaching staff.

- Our teaching staff have real experience in the industry, and most still practise within the media and communication industry while also teaching at Flinders. This means we offer the most up-to-date and relevant education within the field. Our staff have worked locally and internationally in journalism, film and television, and crisis communication.

- Gain essential skills and knowledge in the relationship of technology and the media: how it's evolved and how it's evolving.

- This is the only media and communication course in South Australia that combines communication studies, creative digital media and business skills. This unique combination of skills will set you up for success in the media and communication industry.

- Flinders has a long-standing reputation of excellence in the creative arts and media, and you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with students from all around the university to build your network, knowledge and skills within collaboration projects.

- Build desirable and transferrable skills that will allow you to build long-lasting networks, expertise and connections that will enhance your career.

- Flinders University is #1 in Communications for overall educational experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality*

- Flinders is rated five stars in Communications for learning resources, overall educational experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality*

^{*Good Universities Guide 2022 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only}

Virtual production, real impact

The Void at Flinders is unique.

It is a motion-capture space that seemingly defies reality, featuring state-of-the-art technology that makes green screen look antique, and gives students the opportunity to not only experiment with ideas, but take them to surprising places.

Virtual filmmaking is shaking up the industry, and The Void gives you the chance to explore the latest techniques and produce amazing work. You’ll learn to better understand film production, and the possibilities of virtual film production through hands-on experience in an incredible studio environment.

Flinders virtual production programs have a unique advantage, with facilities unmatched by anything in South Australia.

Learn more about The Void

The unique partnership between Flinders and Moving Picture Company, a Technicolor Creative Studio, allows our Creative Arts students to work directly with industry to develop the specialist creative and technological skills to enter the growing VFX industry.

More about the MPC partnership

Dr Matt Hawkins

Dr Matt Hawkins is a graduate of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS). In 2002 he was nominated for an Australian Film Institute (AFI) award for The Shot. Since then he has written extensively for film and television in Australia and Ghana. His credits include Always Greener and Home and Away (7 Network), The Micallef Program (ABC) and Life Support (SBS). Matt co-created and wrote the hit series Different Shades of Blue for GTV, as well as the feature film Double Happiness Uranium that gained official selection for the Boston SciFi and Rio De Janeiro film festivals. His award-winning short films have been selected in over 20 international film festivals. Matt has taught screen and media at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in Sydney, the London Film School, created by Mike Leigh and the National Film and Television Institute in Ghana.

As well as being a lecturer in screen and media at Flinders University he is also the artistic director of the South Australian Playwrights Theatre writing, producing and directing plays, podcasts and audio series and a producer at Frankie Films creating video content for the government and private sectors.

No.1 in SA
in Communications for overall educational experience, skills development, student support and teaching quality.

^{(The Good Universities Guide 2023 (undergraduate), public SA-founded universities only)}

Five Stars
in Communications for learning resources, overall education experience and student support.

^{The Good Universities Guide 2024 (undergraduate)}

The Flinders experience

At Flinders, you’ll meet incredible minds to stimulate and inspire you – teachers of international repute armed with up-to-the-minute knowledge, drawing on research that not only meets the world standard, but exceeds it.

Our teaching is designed to take you from learning to earning. You’ll be plugged into industry trends, and take part in professional placement opportunities and practical experiences that make you work-ready upon graduation.

You’ll take this journey in stimulating learning spaces, sharing your ideas with like-minded individuals who challenge and inspire you to achieve more.

There’s more to Flinders than our friendly reputation. It’s true that we value our people, and our students agree that we offer the best student experience and support in SA.

It’s the perfect environment in which to become the best you can be.

Learn more about the Flinders experience

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