Course overview
Are you passionate about influencing key areas of public policy like climate change, human rights or issues facing Indigenous Australians and migrants? In the Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) , you 'll explore current social issues, investigate society and analyse the implications of change in Australian and global communities. In this practice-led course, you 'll work with experienced practitioners to develop your skills as researchers, analysts, critical thinkers, effective communicators and advocates, and learn to bring key policy issues to life with your interpersonal and public communication skills.
Social and Political Sciences at UTS will provide you with a theoretical framework rooted in historical and philosophical perspectives on how societies function, bolstering this with applied learning in qualitative and quantitative research methods. You 'll learn how to tackle key social issues and make a real difference through research and communication, contributing to new and ongoing debates. You 'll graduate with a multifaceted skillset to bring to diverse organisations striving for social change.
To increase your career flexibility, you can add a second major from five of the other majors offered in the Bachelor of Communication, and build further skills and portfolios that equip you for a range of work options in media and communication. These courses give you practical and transferrable skills for the expanding media industries.
Students who wish to study overseas during their course can undertake a UTS exchange or study abroad placement that counts towards their degree, any time after their first year.
Communication courses are offered over 3 years full-time and must be completed in 4.5 years. The UTS School of Communication offers postgraduate qualifications in various professional communication
disciplines.
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Career Opportunities
Career opportunities
Advocacy in a variety of field such as environmental, Indigenous affairs, human rights, overseas development organisations and trade unions; policy research, analysis and program management in government and private organisations; management in social services and welfare, including women's, migrant and Indigenous programs; research in think tanks and academia.
Majors
Areas of study
Analysing social and political change; communicating policy and producing online publications; developing policy analysis and advocacy; project research with an outside organisation; using real-world social research and research methods; using theory from politics, sociology and political economy.
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Practical experience
All subjects provide students with practical research skills that are applied in real-world settings. Several subjects include significant projects, with the final subject allowing students to work on topical issues and be placed with a community, corporate or government organisation, or within NSW Parliament. Students can also elect to undertake a professional internship in industry.
Honours
Bachelor of Communication (Honours) is offered as a separate degree, taken over one year full-time. Application for admission is made direct to UTS. It is open to outstanding graduates from any university, provided they satisfy the selection criteria. It can lead to higher-level research degrees, and gives graduates an edge in a range of professional and creative areas. The UTS School of Communication hosts an honours information session in September.
Fees and charges
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Entry requirements
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24.4-26.8Admission is assessed against the qualification, prerequisite and English requirements for the course.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- CityNSW