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Pre-Masters (Media), Leading to Master of Public Relations and Advertising / Master of Design UNSW College - Sydney Campus UNSW College - Sydney Campus, Australia

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AUD 23500

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 Free

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24 months

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

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Program Overview

Pre-Masters (Media)
Our Pre-Masters Program (Media) is for international students with a background in communication, journalism, media studies or related disciplines who want to pursue postgraduate study at UNSW but do not yet meet direct academic or English entry requirements.

At UNSW College, you will receive:

  • A focused learning environment tailored to communication and media
  • Small classes and personalised academic support
  • Entry to a master’s degree upon successful completion of the program and meeting UNSW entry requirements
  • Up to 12 Units of Credit (one or two courses) toward your master’s degree
  • Discipline-specific courses developed with UNSW, matching the same content and outcomes
  • Full access to UNSW’s world-class facilities, including libraries, clubs, societies, museum-standard galleries, state-of-the-art workshops, open studios, private workspaces, research and digital labs, lounges, and collaborative spaces.


Leading to: Master of Public Relations & Advertising / Master of Design
The UNSW Master of Public Relations & Advertising/Master of Design combines two postgraduate degrees over two or three years full-time. You’ll gain a unique combination of strategic communication skills and design practice, as well as a deep conceptual knowledge of media theory and design research.

The Master of Public Relations and Advertising/Design dual award is ideal for industry professionals from advertising or design seeking to advance their career, as well as career-changers wanting to enter vibrant and rapidly evolving industries. Graduates of this program are well-rounded communication professionals known for creativity, design thinking and entrepreneurship.  

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Pathway

College/University Processing Time 3 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Rights (PSWR) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, May 2026, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

     

    6 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    54 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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