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

Assumed knowledge

Any two units of English and computer literacy.

External articulation

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

• INSEARCH UTS: Diploma of Communication
• 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

The 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.

Course program

Typical course programs are shown below for students commencing in either Autumn or Spring semester.

Honours

Other information

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