Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations

Griffith University - Gold Coast

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Overview

This double degree produces media professionals with the knowledge and understanding to work effectively within local, national and international political contexts either as journalists, political strategists or media advisers. Through a sophisticated understanding of communication, graduates will be equipped to navigate the complexity of the global communication network and its diverse communities and stakeholders. The degree combines specialist training in essential aspects of contemporary media management including producing key messages, news writing, and social media communication, with a deep understanding of public policy making, government, political campaigning and international advocacy. Graduates will be competitive in a range of sectors including government, business and the not-for-profit sectors. For more course information, visit the Bachelor of Communication and Journalism/Bachelor of Political Science and International Relations at GU.

Prerequisites

Majors

Political science and international relations: international relations; political science and public policy; security, conflict and human rights.

Potential Career Outcomes

Opportunities may exist providing advice to government and business leaders, developing policy and managing programs in areas such as economic, environmental and social policy, diplomacy and trade relations. You may also find employment in foreign ministries, defence departments, and intelligence and aid organisations, or work in political risk assessment and humanitarian logistics. Your communication and journalism studies can lead to careers in strategic or public communication, corporate promotions, commercial communication, journalism, freelance writing, creative industries, public relations and communications firms, government and non-government organisations, not-for-profit and aid organisations, media and the film industry, entrepreneurial and start-up organisations.

ATAR & Selection Rank

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Admission Criteria

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University

Griffith University

Campus

Gold Coast

Course Type

Bachelors Degree

Study Area

Arts

Delivery Mode

On-campus

Duration

Full-time: 4 years, Part-time: 8 years

Indicative ATAR

Unknown

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State
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Courses
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