Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) / Bachelor of International Studies
University of Technology Sydney (UTS)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00099F
This course is designed for aspiring professionals in creative advertising, strategic public relations and related fields. What sets this course apart is its focus on practical campaign creation for various sectors, enhancing your digital, traditional, and social media proficiency. This degree combines a professional degree with language and culture studies, enhancing professional training and career options by providing you with the opportunity to undertake studies at an overseas University.
Structure
The course is offered on a five-year, full-time basis. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major. Students must complete 240 credit points consisting of 24 credit points of core subjects, a 48-credit-point major and potential 48-credit-point second major (subject to application), 24 credit points of cross-disciplinary electives and a 96-credit-point country major choice. Students who do not meet the requirements to study the second major complete elective subjects. Students spend their fourth year of study at a university overseas.
Subjects
- Citizenship and Communication
- Digital Literacies
- Communicating Difference
- plus more
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level. Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place. English language requirements IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT: overall 79, writing 21 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A/C2P: overall 176, writing 169
Recognition
Career options include advertising copywriter, advertising account executive, communication strategist, community relations manager, marketing communication specialist, media liaison officer, media researcher, political media adviser, public relations consultant, publicity officer and special events coordinator.
Study pathways
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has established credit recognition packages with the following institutions for the courses listed: INSEARCH UTS: Diploma of Communication. Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Media Studies and Management. Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Communication and Media Management. Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Mass Communication.
Further information
Further information is available from the UTS Student Centre on: Telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887) or +61 2 9514 1222
