Program-specific Career Outcome Information: Master of Publishing and Communications
Overview
- Please see the Master of Publishing and Communications web page.
Data source for the below: University of Melbourne Australian Graduate Survey 2008-2010.
Industries in which Master of Publishing and Communications graduates are employed
| Industry | % |
| Magazine and Other Periodical Publishing | 15.0 |
| Book Publishing | 10.0 |
| Entertainment Media Retailing | 5.0 |
| Newspaper and Book Retailing | 5.0 |
| Professional Photographic Services | 5.0 |
| Computer System Design and Related Services | 5.0 |
| Administrative Services | 5.0 |
| Office Administrative Services | 5.0 |
| Central Government Administration (i.e. Federal Government) | 5.0 |
| State Government Administration | 5.0 |
| Higher Education | 5.0 |
| Educational Support Services | 5.0 |
| Other | 25.0 |
| Total | 100 |
Occupations in which Master of Publishing and Communications graduates work
| Advertising Co-ordinator | Assistant Editor | Business Development Manager |
| Commissioning Editor | Editor | Editorial Assistant |
| Freelance Editor | Freelance Writer | IT and Communications Manager |
| Marketing Specialist | Media Monitor | Producer |
| Technical Writer | Writer |
Main duties in Employment for Master of Publishing and Communications graduates
| Main Duties in Employment | % |
| Policy Analyst | 15.0 |
| Information and Organisation Professionals | 15.0 |
| University Tutor | 10.0 |
| Judicial and Other Legal Professionals | 5.0 |
| Research and Development Manager | 5.0 |
| General Clerk | 5.0 |
| Program or Project Administrator | 5.0 |
| University Lecturer | 5.0 |
| Statistical Clerk | 5.0 |
| Media Producer (excluding Video) | 5.0 |
| Police Officer | 5.0 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 5.0 |
| Office Manager | 5.0 |
| Bank Worker | 5.0 |
| Other | 5.0 |
| Total | 100 |
Examples of employers of Master of Publishing and Communications graduates
| Access Ministries | Architecture Media | Australasian Fire Authorities Council |
| Centrelink | Department of Premier and Cabinet (Vic) | Digital Education Services |
| Hardie Grant Publishing | Indigo Books and Music (Can) | Intrepid Travel |
| Lonely Planet publications Pty. Ltd. | Myob Ltd. (Aust) | The Monthly |
| Thompson Learning Australia | University of Melbourne |
General information about the workplaces in which Master of Publishing and Communications graduates have found employment
| Work Sector | % |
| Public\Government | 58.3 |
| Private | 25.0 |
| Not-for-Profit | 16.7 |
| Total | 100 |
| Employer Size * | % |
| 2 to 19 (Small Business) | 26.3 |
| 20 – 99 (Medium Business) | 21.1 |
| 100 or More (Large Business) | 52.6 |
| Total | 100 |
| Employment Located in Australia | % |
| Yes | 90.0 |
| No | 10.0 |
| Total | 100 |
Mean salary of Master of Publishing and Communications graduates
- $51,313 AUD