Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

The Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) at UTS will develop students’ skills and knowledge for work in creative advertising, strategic public relations and the fast expanding related areas. Formerly known as ‘Public Communication’, the industry-focussed Bachelor of Communication (Strategic Communication) is taught by practitioners and leading researchers in the field, helping students to build the skills they need to enter the dynamic and diverse global communication industry. Students research, design and produce campaigns for issues and organisations, as well as develop their copywriting, media liaison and writing skills for digital, traditional and social media. They gain an understanding of the practical and theoretical bases for the work they do and its application to a variety of industries – from environmental to music to banking organisations – within the social, economic and political contexts in which they operate.

Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.

Career options include communication strategist, advertising account executive, advertising copywriter, social media strategist, community relations manager, marketing communication specialist, media liaison officer, political media advisor, public relations consultant, publicity officer, and many more.

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

Academic IELTS- 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0, or TOEFL- paper based- 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based- 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21