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Field of Study

AI in Communication

Master of Communication
Overview Study details

Develop the critical skills to navigate communication in the age of artificial intelligence.

Artificial intelligence is transforming how communication is created, distributed, interpreted and governed. This field of study prepares you to understand the opportunities, challenges and impact of AI in a rapidly evolving communication landscape.

Developed with a humanities focus, you'll examine the relationship between technology, culture and society, enabling you to analyse the ethical, social and cultural implications of AI. Investigate questions of authorship, creativity, trust, power and responsibility, while developing expertise in assessing the quality, reliability and impact of AI-generated communication.

Whether you're helping organisations adopt AI responsibly, shaping policy, creating AI-informed communication strategies or evaluating emerging technologies, this field of study will equip you with the practical skills to confidently engage with AI technologies as they reshape communication.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2026

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Change and communications specialist
  • AI communications director
  • AI ethicist
  • AI content editor
  • Communications policy analyst
  • Technology advisor
  • AI product strategist
  • AI adoption manager

Average annual salary range

Communications Manager

$125–$145K

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Average annual salary range

Communications Adviser

$105–$115K

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Next steps after graduation

You'll be prepared for emerging roles supporting organisations, governments and public bodies to make better decisions about how and whether AI communication systems should be built, deployed, operated and regulated.

How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Overseas study
  • Research experience
  • Seminars
  • Workshops

What you'll study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

  • AI Communication and Culture
  • Emerging Technologies: Theory, Critique, Futures
  • Understanding AI: Assessment and Critique
  • Authorship, Editing and Publishing in the Age of AI

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