Humanities and Communication

Explore the arena of Humanities and Communication with USQ’s Master of Arts (Humanities and Communication). You will have the opportunity to delve in to either Communication and Media Studies, English Literature, History, International Relations, Journalism or Social Sciences in your own research project. This major will allow you to develop research skills in your area of expertise. 

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

4-UNIT DISSERTATION STRAND 

Coursework courses8

plus    2 x dissertation courses14

Total12

6-UNIT DISSERTATION STRAND 

Coursework courses6

plus    3 x dissertation courses16 

Total12

Course codeCourse name

4-UNIT DISSERTATION STRAND

Coursework courses:

MGT8037Team Leadership

plus seven of the following:

CMS8006OzFilm: Image and Industry (Masters)

CWR8001Advanced Writing Workshop (Masters)

ENL8007Critical Theory: Pure and Applied (Masters)

ENL8013Transnational Literature (Masters)

ENL8014The Madwoman and the Medusa: Women's Writing since the 19th Century (Masters)

HIS8001War and Society (Masters)

HIS8002Themes in Transnational History (Masters)

HIS8004European Women's History (Masters)

INR8010International Relations: Guided Topics (Masters)

INR8011Australia and Asia - Issues (Masters)

JRN8001Analytical and Opinion Writing (Masters)

JRN8004Specialised Reporting (Masters)

MAR8006Guided Studies A

MAR8007Guided Studies B

PRL5000Corporate Communication

PRL5002Strategic Issues and Crisis Management

PRL5004Professional Communication

PRL8003Strategic Communication Planning

PRL8005Management Communication

PRL8007Deliberative Community Participation and Engagement

SOC8000Identity, Self and Society

SOC8001Islam and the West

THE8001Shakespearean Negotiations (Masters)

Dissertation courses:

MAR8001Dissertation A (Masters)1

MAR8002Dissertation B (Masters)1

6-UNIT DISSERTATION STRAND

Coursework courses:

CMS8010Research Methodology

plus seven of the following:

CMS8006OzFilm: Image and Industry (Masters)

CWR8001Advanced Writing Workshop (Masters)

ENL8007Critical Theory: Pure and Applied (Masters)

ENL8013Transnational Literature (Masters)

ENL8014The Madwoman and the Medusa: Women's Writing since the 19th Century (Masters)

HIS8001War and Society (Masters)

HIS8002Themes in Transnational History (Masters)

HIS8004European Women's History (Masters)

INR8010International Relations: Guided Topics (Masters)

INR8011Australia and Asia - Issues (Masters)

JRN8001Analytical and Opinion Writing (Masters)

JRN8004Specialised Reporting (Masters)

MAR8006Guided Studies A

MAR8007Guided Studies B

PRL5000Corporate Communication

PRL5002Strategic Issues and Crisis Management

PRL5004Professional Communication

PRL8003Strategic Communication Planning

PRL8005Management Communication

PRL8007Deliberative Community Participation and Engagement

SOC8000Identity, Self and Society

SOC8001Islam and the West

THE8001Shakespearean Negotiations (Masters)

Dissertation courses:

MAR8001Dissertation A (Masters)1

MAR8002Dissertation B (Masters)1

MAR8008Dissertation C (Masters)1

Footnotes

1 Two unit course

Entry requirements

• 3-year bachelor degree such as Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Creative Arts, or other approved award at USQ or another accredited tertiary institution, with a minimum GPA of 5.0

Students intending to undertake research or project work should note that selection of any research topic is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor and students must accept faculty guidance in their selection.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

• 3-year bachelor degree with a major in a relevant area, or equivalent professional experience, with a minimum GPA of 5.0.

Students intending to undertake research or project work should note that selection of any research topic is subject to the availability of an appropriate supervisor and students must accept faculty guidance in their selection.

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.