Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)

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This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.

This course is designed for students pursuing excellence in communication and international studies, seeking a pathway to honours through academic and research excellence. Choose this course to immerse yourself in a year of study abroad, engaging with the local language and culture, and to undertake an honours research project guided by a UTS academic.

What sets this course apart is the combination of theoretical knowledge with practical research skills, addressing social and political issues. You will gain insights into societal functions from historical and philosophical perspectives, and develop aptitude in both qualitative and quantitative research.

Through this course, you will acquire the ability to critically analyse social matters, create impactful communication strategies, and contribute to debates with informed research, equipping you for roles in think tanks, policy research, government, social services, and advocacy. Learning involves an integrated approach of theoretical study and applied research in a real-world context.

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.