OpenBachelor degreeSociety and Culture

Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor of Communication and Media

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: SIA-93581UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

If youre interested in a career in the fast-paced world of international politics, media and communication, then the Bachelor of Politics and International Relations/Bachelor Communication and Media course will give you the skills, knowledge, qualifications and confidence to engage in top level discussions at the highest levels. This course will cover the theory and practical application of political principles, concepts and the issues that are shaping the global geopolitical landscape, while simultaneously developing your creative, critical, professional and personal communication capabilities. Collectively, youll gain a high level of theoretical and empirical analysis skills and a comprehensive understanding of how to use communication and media to inform, engage, persuade and influence change across a wide range of audience demographics. Each elective is taught within a smaller, more personalised class, offering students an individually tailored learning environment that will ensure theyll receive the highest level of support and encouragement throughout their UC study journey.

Entry requirements

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Standard entry

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank.

A rank can be achieved by the following means: Year 12 ATAR; other Australian Qualification; work experience; overseas qualification.

English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

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