One year full-time or two to four years part-time.

International students are required to enrol on a full-time basis.

Admission to candidature for the Master of Health Communication requires:
(a) a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney with a minimum credit (65%) average, including a major in a relevant subject area in the humanities, social sciences or public health, or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) completion of the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Health Communication with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification.

8 units of study (totalling 48 credit points) comprising 4 core units of study plus 4 electives.