Program Overview

If you’re 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, you’ll 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 they’ll receive the highest level of support and encouragement throughout their UC study journey.

Study a Bachelor of Politics and International Relations and Bachelor of Communication at UC and you will:

• Explore theories, institutions, policies and practices in the disciplines of politics and international relations in both contemporary and historical contexts
• Learn strategy and campaign development, social and digital analytics, the basics of graphic design and visual language, multi-media production and stakeholder management
• Apply in-depth knowledge of political science and international relations in a rapidly changing geo-political environment
• Evaluate and apply a range of research methods and analytical techniques to enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities in Australian and international contexts
• Apply professional judgement and knowledge in adapting marketing communication theories, principles and methodologies across diverse social, cultural and organisational contexts
• Become a confident professional storyteller with the ability to work locally, regionally and internationally
• Evaluate the cultural, historical and theoretical models of corporate and public communication in the context of professional practice
• Produce professional communication and media work that supports, promotes or critiques a range of domestic and global programs or issues.

Specialist Major: Journalism

With a Specialist Major in Journalism from the University of Canberra you¿ll be equipped for success in a media and communications landscape that¿s changing faster than ever. In this course you will learn by doing, developing your skills and knowledge in a realistic production environment. You will engage with big ideas and the theoretical underpinnings of journalism, and apply them in your work.
From day one, you¿ll work hands-on as a student journalist for The Owl and UCFM, and by the end of your studies you¿ll be exercising editorial leadership across the entire student body. Along the way, you¿ll build the editorial and technical competencies required to produce compelling, accurate and trustworthy journalism for contemporary and future audiences. You¿ll graduate as a confident communicator who employs the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice in your work.