Create clear, compelling communications to shape a better world
In today’s media landscape, organisations need Strategic Communications professionals to help them cut through the noise and deliver impactful, purposeful messages. If you want to be at the forefront of this fascinating field, UTS’s Strategic Communication courses are for you.
You’ll build specialised, practical skills in campaigning, copywriting, media and more, all while developing critical communications insights. With these in-demand capabilities, you’ll graduate ready to become a leader in this rewarding, growing industry.
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We’re among Australia’s top 10 universities for Communication and Media Studies.
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5 stars
Our Communications courses have been rated five stars for Graduate Salary.
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191,100 currently employed
Around 200,000 people in Australia work in Information Media and Telecommunications.
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Study options
Why study Strategic Communication?
- With our hands-on approach to learning, you'll gain industry-relevant skills by exploring real case studies and campaigns. In the capstone subject, you'll spend an entire semester working on a brief from a real client. Past clients include NSW Multicultural Health, Dropbox, Isentia, City of Sydney and The Hunger Project, to name a few.
- Within the Strategic Communication major, you will now specialise in both Advertising and Public Relations. This combined stream will give you the skills and expertise needed to pursue your dream career.
- The Strategic Communication major is accredited by the Public Relations Institute of Australia (PRIA). The International Advertising Association also provides a Diploma in Marketing Communications if you study a particular pattern of subjects.
- Our strong industry connections will ensure you actively engage with industry throughout your degree, with the opportunity to undertake internships and participate in industry competitions.
- Our Strategic Communication teaching staff are renowned academics with extensive professional experience. Using a combination of theory and practical activities and assessments, they'll ensure you graduate with an extensive skill set and a portfolio of works, ready for your first interview.
- Expand your career opportunities by adding a second major to your degree. Options include Digital and Social Media, Journalism, Media Business, Social and Political Sciences or Writing and Publishing. An Honours degree is also available for outstanding students who want to prepare for higher degree research.
Get inspired
See your future career in advertising and/or public relations.
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