Macquarie University Courses and Fees 2026

Master of Arts [M.A] [Media and Communications] From Macquarie University

Sydney, New South WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1964established year
28729enrollment
Public
Partner [31 Courses]
7.9/10

Master of Arts [M.A] (Media and Communications)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Ranked #151 out of 1001 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$30,426 /Yr

A$46,100 /Yr

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For 2026 Intake Session 1 - Feb 10, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$30426 (AUD 46100)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$18480 (AUD 28000)
Total Cost$18480 (AUD 28000)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$23628 (AUD 35800)
2021$22440 (AUD 34000)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Session 2 Jul 7, 2025
Application Deadline For 2026 Intake Session 1 Feb 10, 2026
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Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 10, 2025

What's New in MQ Sydney?

10 October 2025: Macquarie University Fee 2026 is announced. Master of Data Science costs AUD 46,300 (approx. ₹26.97 lakhs) for international students. Master of Business Analytics program fee is set at AUD 48,000 (approximately ₹27.95 lakhs)

  • In an age where social media storytelling, data-driven journalism, user experience considerations and community engagement have replaced traditional one-way journalism, the heart of content creation and dissemination is an exciting place to be.
  • Whether student's an aspiring or experienced media professional, this degree will give you the skills need to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing mediascape, in an ethical context. It focuses on digital production, distribution, and audience communication and engagement strategies, as well as on online journalism and media practices. Armed with such contemporary knowledge and skills, student will accelerate career in fast-moving contemporary media and communications environments across the world.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

94 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

304 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE


Ranking

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Times Higher Education logo
Arts 151 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #7 out of 29 in Australia 2025)

QS World University logo
Arts 165 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #8 out of 23 in Australia 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Macquarie University Alumni Scholarship10% of TuitionGraduate from Macquarie University, meet entry requirements, and gain acceptance into a 2025 postgraduate coursework degree (excluding specified programs)
Medibank Postgraduate Coursework Scholarship$2,500International student with valid Medibank OSHC, 40+ credit points completed and remaining in Master's coursework, strong academic record, not a past Medibank scholarship recipient, and willing to attend Medibank events



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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
MGSM ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Macquarie Research ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyDoctorateTypeCollege-Specific
Macquarie University India ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 6,600/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Macquarie Indian Partner Arts ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Bharat Petroleum ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based
FINCAD Women in Finance ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 13,200/Yr$20,000Level Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based

Similar Programs

ProgramImportant DateTotal FeesMedian Exams ScoreAction
Application Deadline For 2025 Intake Session 2 (7th Jul 2025)
Application Deadline For 2026 Intake Session 1 (10th Feb 2026)
USD 29,766 /Yr
AUD 45,100 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 94
  • PTE: 65
  • GRE: 304
Application Deadline For Semester 2 Intake (15th May 2025)
USD 33,990 /Yr
AUD 51,500 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 85
  • PTE: 61
  • GRE: 304

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