Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences)

University of Technology Sydney

Australia, Sydney

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University of Technology Sydney

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

087736G

Campuses

City campus

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 42,048 / year

Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences)

About

Note

Students who commenced the Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) before 2022 can view their revised program of study here.

The Bachelor of Communication in Social and Political Sciences at UTS is designed for those passionate about influencing key areas of public policy like climate change, human rights, inequality, or social justice for marginalised groups. In this course, you explore current social issues, understand their history, and analyse how social change occurs. You work with experienced practitioners to develop your skills in research, analysis, critical thinking, effective communication and advocacy, and bring key policy issues to life with your interpersonal and public communication skills. The Bachelor of Communication in Social and Political Sciences provides 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 gain practical skills in interviewing, observation, surveying, archival research, data analysis and policy evaluation. You learn how to tackle key social issues and make a real difference through research and communication, contributing to new and ongoing debates. You graduate with a multifaceted skill set to bring to a diverse range of government, not for profit and private sector organisations striving for social change.

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.

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Transdisciplinary Electives at UTS Employers tell us the skills our graduates acquire from undertaking a Transdisciplinary Elective sets them apart from the crowd. That’s why we have embedded this program into every undergraduate degree. All you need to do is choose the Elective that inspires you the most. Transdisciplinary Electives integrate knowledge from multiple disciplines, allowing you to approach complex problems from a range of perspectives. By combining methods and insights from various disciplines, transdisciplinary learning often leads to breakthrough ideas and creative innovations that may not be possible within the confines of a single discipline. If you find yourself rapt by the world of innovation – you can pair your core degree with a Diploma in Innovation, graduating with two qualifications in the same timeframe. In both instances, you’ll work on a real-world challenge presented by an industry partner organisation – partners who often create career pathways for our graduates. * Excludes students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

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.

International students

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.

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 Program Requirements

UTS has English language proficiency requirements for all its courses for all students.

Please check the requirements that apply to you.
Note: These requirements may apply to you, even if you are not an international student.

If you have previously studied in English, you may satisfy the UTS English language requirements in one of several ways. You must have:

Career

Your future career

Social and Political Sciences graduates work in the public sector (parliament and government departments), community services, advocacy organisations, not-for-profits, media and for commercial companies. Graduates work in areas of climate justice, mental health, migrant and refugee rights, sports communication, social inclusion, health, homelessness and housing, human rights and tackling socioeconomic inequality.