C10250v1 Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Social Inquiry)

Overview

Social inquiry is where social and political theory and practices of research and communication converge. This cross-disciplinary course investigates society, explores current issues, and questions implications of change and progress in the global community. Students undertake professional studies as well as social, cultural and communication theory and practice so they can ask questions, research issues, develop advocacy skills and effectively develop communication strategies.

This is a cross-disciplinary course in which students combine social, political, historical and philosophical perspectives on what makes us members of society. Is change good, bad or both? Students learn how to understand social issues and how to think through ways of making a difference; how to research, communicate and plan contributions to national and international debates. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills to be involved in diverse organisations that want to make changes.

Career options

Career options include political advisers, local and community historians, social researchers, community development workers, policy analysts, trade union officials, media researchers, policy officers, international aid workers, politicians, social welfare officers, community project managers and change agents in a range of social, cultural, historical and political arenas.

Assumed knowledge

HSC English and computer literacy.

External articulation

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has established recognition of prior learning packages with the following institutions for the courses listed:

• Insearch UTS: Diploma of Communication
• School of Communication, Taylor's College, Malaysia: Diploma in Communication (Journalism)
• Nanyang Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Media Studies and Management
• Temasek Polytechnic: Diploma in Communication and Media Management
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Singapore: Diploma in Mass Communication

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a three-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete 144 credit points consisting of a 48-credit-point core program, a 48-credit-point major, a 24-credit-point sub-major, and 24 credit points of electives.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students can elect to undertake a professional experience project with a community, corporate, non-government or government organisation. There are opportunities for parliamentary placement.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Honours

Other information

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