Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences)

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) course at UTS, you will explore current social issues, investigate society and analyse the implications of change in Australian and global communities. In this practice-led course, you will 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 will learn how to tackle key social issues and make a real difference through research and communication, contributing to new and ongoing debates. You will 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. For further information, visit the UTS School of Communication website.

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.

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.

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.

Exchange and study abroad

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.

Course completion

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. Visit the UTS School of Communication website for further details.

Fees and charges

Refer to UTS current fee information.