Master of Health Communication - The University of Sydney

Master of Health Communication

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What you’ll study

The Master of Health Communication is a postgraduate coursework degree that will develop your communication skills to become effective communicator across:

  • health and medicine 
  • public affairs
  • public relations
  • community relations
  • journalistic aspects of public health. 

You will also learn how to communicate effectively using a variety of channels and technology.

You will complete core units covering effective health communication using a variety of channels and technology. You will also complete a capstone unit, choosing between a professional project, an internship or a dissertation.

Additionally, you will complete elective units as needed to meet the requirements of the course.

For more information on the program structure, content, and units of study, please refer to the Health Communication section of the Arts and Social Sciences Handbook.

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Admission criteria

How to apply

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Closing dates

Semester 1

31 January of the commencing year.

Semester 2

15 July of the commencing year.

Scholarship applications

Separate deadlines apply for scholarships.

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