Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of International Studies

    Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of International Studies

    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 97,309 / Total
    Next IntakeJuly 28, 2026

    Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of International Studies

    About

    Note

    This course information relates to students commencing a combined degree with the Bachelor of International Studies in 2022. Students who commenced a combined degree with the Bachelor of Arts in International Studies prior to 2022 should refer to the Handbook for the year they commenced their degree.

    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. You'll learn to navigate the industry's practical and theoretical aspects within different contexts.

    You'll acquire expertise in crafting effective communication strategies, ethical practices, and a versatile skill set applicable across diverse work environments. The course culminates in a comprehensive portfolio to showcase to employers.

    Teaching methods include hands-on projects, case studies, and collaborative learning, ensuring a blend of theory and real-world application.

    By pursuing this degree, you also have the option to broaden your career prospects with a second major, gaining additional skills and a more robust portfolio. Career paths range from communication strategist to public relations consultant, with numerous roles in between.

    The knowledge and skills developed in the Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) are designed to produce effective, ethical and qualified communication professionals and are transferable to a range of work environments and. Students produce course work that provides them with an array of material for a portfolio to show potential employers.

    Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

    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 Requirements

    • PTEMin 58-64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79–93

    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

    By pursuing this degree, you also have the option to broaden your career prospects with a second major, gaining additional skills and a more robust portfolio. Career paths range from communication strategist to public relations consultant, with numerous roles in between.

    Graduates are effective, ethical and qualified communication professionals and are transferable to a range of work environments. Students produce course work that provides them with an array of material for a portfolio to show potential employers.

    Career options

    • Communication Strategist
    • Public Relations Consultant

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    97,309 / total

    Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of International Studies

    University of Technology Sydney

    University of Technology Sydney

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney