Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences)
Overview
Are you passionate about influencing key areas of public policy like climate change, human rights or issues facing Indigenous Australians and migrants? In the Bachelor of Communication (Social and Political Sciences) course at UTS, you will explore current social issues, investigate society and analyse the implications of change in Australian and global communities. In this practice-led course, you will work with experienced practitioners to develop your skills as researchers, analysts, critical thinkers, effective communicators and advocates, and learn to bring key policy issues to life with your interpersonal and public communication skills.
Social and Political Sciences at UTS will provide 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 will learn how to tackle key social issues and make a real difference through research and communication, contributing to new and ongoing debates. You will graduate with a multifaceted skillset to bring to diverse organisations striving for social change.
To increase your career flexibility, you can add a second major from five of the other majors offered in the Bachelor of Communication, and build further skills and portfolios that equip you for a range of work options in media and communication. These courses give you practical and transferrable skills for the expanding media industries. For further information, visit the UTS School of Communication website.
Majors
Areas of study
Analysing social and political change; communicating policy and producing online publications; developing policy analysis and advocacy; project research with an outside organisation; using real-world social research and research methods; using theory from politics, sociology and political economy.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
Advocacy in a variety of field such as environmental, Indigenous affairs, human rights, overseas development organisations and trade unions; policy research, analysis and program management in government and private organisations; management in social services and welfare, including women's, migrant and Indigenous programs; research in think tanks and academia.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2023.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | 96.65 | 99.95 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | 75.53 | 80.65 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | 69.2 | 72.25 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the University of Technology, Sydney website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
University of Technology, Sydney
Campus
City
Course Type
Bachelors Degree
Study Area
Arts
Indicative ATAR
69.20
Delivery Mode
On-campus
Duration
Full-time: 3 years
Course Link
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