Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

This course is tailored for individuals eager to shape public policy in areas like climate change, human rights, and social justice. Choose this course to engage with pressing social issues, understand societal dynamics, and drive change both locally and globally.

You will master research, analysis, critical thinking, and advocacy, honed through real-world projects. The course fosters innovative, entrepreneurial thinkers equipped to tackle complex challenges across disciplines, preparing you for a dynamic, globalised environment.

Learning is interactive, combining theoretical study with applied research and communication exercises. You'll emerge with a versatile skill set, ready for roles in think tanks, policy development, social services, and advocacy, among others. By adding a second major, you expand your expertise and adaptability in the media and communication sectors.

Graduates are distinguished by their ability to conceive new ideas, strategize globally, and innovate for sustainable futures, positioning them as valuable assets in their professional fields.

The Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) will provide students 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. Students learn how to tackle key social issues and make a real difference through research and communication, contributing to new and ongoing debates. They graduate with a multifaceted skillset to bring to diverse organisations striving for social change.

By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own across disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate in a rapidly changing world.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

• Policy development
• Advocacy
• Social services
• Communications