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AUD 40700

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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82

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Strategic communication has never been more relevant – with the growing importance of digital media, all small, large, public and private organisations need a communication expert.

The Master of Strategic Communication opens up opportunities that lead into rewarding careers and it is also an excellent option for professionals who would like to progress their skills in this area.  The program is tailored to advance your capacity to succeed in a range of media and communications roles and provide effective strategy and leadership for industry, government and community.

Develop expertise and gain a set of highly sought-after skills in designing and managing communication strategies, projects and campaigns across a range of media platforms and professional contexts.  

The program provides you with valuable hands-on experience that prepares you for a dynamic career, including:    

  • Development of your practical, analytic and creative communication skills
  • Project-based work used to develop a portfolio applicable in a range of industry contexts
  • Specialised media training and workshops
  • Professional and networking opportunities

Work placements provide additional access to industry experience. The course has a number of options for completion depending on individual requirements and aspirations. 

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Feb 2026, Jul 2026

Closed

Jul 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6.5 IELTS Score
    82 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    64 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    40700

    Tuition Fee
    (AUD)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (AUD)

    29710 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Scholarships

    Global Excellence Scholarship – Rewarding Academic Excellence

     

    This prestigious merit-based scholarship supports high-achieving international students across eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

     

    $48,000 $36,000 $24,000
    Up to AUD$48,000* over four years for undergraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026. Up to AUD$36,000* over three years for undergraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026. Up to AUD$24,000* over two years for postgraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026.


    Scholarships are automatically awarded to eligible students based on their ATAR or WAM.
     

    Undergraduate
    2026 scholarship value based on undergraduate score
    ATAR 98.00+ Scholarship value per year*
    AUD $12,000
    Scholarship value over 3 years**
    Up to AUD $36,000
    Scholarship value over 4 years***
    Up to AUD $48,000
    *Based on two semesters of full-time study.
    **Based on six semesters of full-time study.
    ***Based on eight semesters of full-time study, when enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree which runs over 4 years (Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), any Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s).
    ATAR 90.00 - 97.95 Scholarship value per year*
    AUD $10,000
    Scholarship value over 3 years**
    Up to AUD $30,000
    Scholarship value over 4 years***
    Up to AUD $40,000
    *Based on two semesters of full-time study.
    **Based on six semesters of full-time study.
    ***Based on eight semesters of full-time study, when enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree which runs over 4 years (Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), any Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s). 
    ATAR 85.00 - 89.95 Scholarship value per year*
    AUD $6,000
    Scholarship value over 3 years**
    Up to AUD $18,000
    Scholarship value over 4 years***
    Up to AUD $24,000
    *Based on two semesters of full-time study.
    **Based on six semesters of full-time study.
    ***Based on eight semesters of full-time study, when enrolled in an eligible undergraduate degree which runs over 4 years (Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours), Bachelor of Advanced Computer Science (Honours), any Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s).

     

    Postgraduate
    2026 scholarship value based on postgraduate score
    WAM 85.00+ Scholarship value per year*
    AUD $12,000
    Total scholarship value**
    Up to AUD $24,000
    *Based on two semesters of full-time study.
    **Based on four semesters of full-time study.
    WAM 75.00 - 84.99 Scholarship value per year*
    AUD $10,000
    Total scholarship value**
    Up to AUD $20,000
    *Based on two semesters of full-time study.
    **Based on four semesters of full-time study.
    WAM 65.00 - 74.99  Scholarship value per year*
    AUD $6,000
    Total scholarship value**
    Up to AUD $12,000
    *Based on two semesters of full-time study.
    **Based on four semesters of full-time study.

     

     

    Eligibility
    General eligibility Undergraduate eligibility Postgraduate eligibility Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelors & Master’s (CBM) eligibility
    • Students from all countries are eligible. You will need to:
    • Have received an offer for an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course for 2026 at The University of Western Australia
    • Have achieved an equivalent:
      • Minimum ATAR 85.00; or
      • Minimum WAM 65.00
      • If studying an approved International Academic Pathway (Articulation Program), students must have achieved a WAM equivalent of more than 75.00

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    To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying for an eligible undergraduate bachelor degree or Assured Pathway course. The following exclusions apply:

    • Assured Pathway to Medicine
    • Assured Pathway to Dental Medicine

    To be eligible to be considered for the scholarship, a candidate must be applying for an eligible postgraduate degree (by coursework). The following exclusions apply:

    • Juris Doctor (20820)
    • Doctor of Medicine (91850)
    • Doctor of Dental Medicine (91860)
    • Doctor of Optometry (91590)
    • UWA Micro-credentials

     

    All Combined Bachelor’s and Combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees are considered eligible.

    Whilst most of these degrees are over four years (based on 8 semesters of full time study), the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Science; are over five years (based on 10 semesters of full time study) and as such, eligible students will receive up to $60,000* over five years (yearly eligible amounts based on WAM).

     


     


    International Student Award

     

    The University of Western Australia is offering a $5,000* per year tuition fee reduction for students from selected countries. The International Student Award promotes a diverse student community and helps more students from around the world achieve their study and career goals at UWA.

    If you’re looking to start studying in 2026, you could receive a fee reduction of up to AUD$20,000* over a four years on eligible undergraduate courses or up to AUD$10,000* over two years on eligible postgraduate courses.

     

    $20,000 $10,000
    Up to AUD $20,000* off course fees over four years for undergraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026. Up to AUD $10,000* course fees over two years for postgraduates commencing eligible courses in 2026.

     

    General eligibility

    To be eligible for the International Student Award, you will need to:

    • Be citizen from Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Thailand, Uruguay, Venezuela or Vietnam
    • Be applying to The University of Western Australia as an international student on an Australian student visa
    • Study an eligible undergraduate or postgraduate course offered by the University and published in the UWA Handbook
    • Be enrolled to study a full-time course load

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