Master of Media and Communications (MMC) Degree

The Master of Media and Communications is for graduates and professionals who want to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the media and communications sector.

At UOWD, the MMC program is designed in the context of an increasing trend towards media professionals working independently, or as part of a multi-disciplinary team, for a range of clients. While emphasis is placed on working environments in the UAE and greater Middle East region, the theories and skills are applicable around the world in developed as well as emerging markets. 

Career Opportunities

The University of Wollongong in Dubai Master of Media and Communications program is relevant to a range of professional disciplines related to media. Students and graduates of the MMC programs typically work as:

• Journalists
• Public Relations Specialists
• Corporate Communications Executives
• Filmmakers
• Researchers
• Writers
• Academics.

Accreditation and Recognition

This program is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education - Higher Education Affairs and is fully recognised within the UAE and internationally for further education and employment in the private and public sectors.

In addition, the program is quality assured by UOW, which is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), the national regulator of the higher education sector in Australia. UOWD graduates have the opportunity to exchange their UOWD degree for the equivalent UOW Australia degree after completion.

Subjects

There are two entry levels to the Master of Media and Communications. If you have completed a three year undergraduate degree program, or a four year program without a research component, you will enter the MMC program at the foundation level. This will involve completing two extra subjects, decided in consultation with the Faculty.

Once you have completed the extra subjects, or if you have completed a four year degree that included a research component, you will enter on to the main program, The main program involves a total of 10 subjects, including five core subjects of six credit points each, three electives of six credit points each and a thesis which carries the weighting of 12 credit points.   Students may take a maximum of two subjects per semester. At this rate, students are able to complete the degree program in five semesters (for Academic Calendar, see links below). Each subject requires one evening of attendance per week for 13 weeks. Classes are held 6:00pm - 9:30pm, Sunday - Thursday. The following five subjects form the core of the MMC program:

5 Core Subjects: total 30 credit points

Electives: 18 credit points

You will select three elective subjects from the below:

Final Project: 12 credit points

Students who do not wish to take MMC936 - Thesis in their degree program can opt to enrol in MMC937- Major Project along with an additional elective.

For more information on fees and scholarships, entry requirements, application procedures and academic timetabling, please follow the links below: