University of Wollongong

Course Details

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science

Course Description

Overview of careers: Global Communications Digital Publishing Media Strategy and Planning Public Relations Copywriter Market Research Event Coordinator Publicity Officer Tourism Officer Print/Television/Radio/Photo/Online Journalist Government Editor Feature Writer Reporter Researcher Advertising Social Media Manager Media Management Advisor Communication Specialist Corporate Communications Content Development.

Course Duration

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54month

Career outcomes

Communication and media studies will prepare you to succeed in advertising, public relations and corporate branding. You will be able to research, plan, execute and manage marketing campaigns and acquire skills in issue management, product publicity, crisis communications, and media relations. Science is the search and application of information and understanding of the natural and social world following an approach based on evidence. The Bachelor Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science will allow you to examine the rise of local and global media industries, audiences and practices, and critique their implications across technology, policy, social and cultural dimensions. It combines the practical, numeracy and computer skills of science with the critical and creative thinking skills and effective communication and problem solving skills learned from studying communications and media. It will teach you the diverse skill set required for high achievement in a range careers. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills in Australia is becoming a fast-growing area creating new and increased job prospects. There is a forecasted growth of 14.4% in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Industry and with this brings exciting employment opportunities and career options. The projected high rate of employment growth for 2015 to 2019 reflects ongoing strength and demand for the services of qualified and highly educated workers. Source: Employment Projections This degree: You will choose one major from the Bachelor of Communications and Media Studies: Digital Media and Communication Global Media and Communication Journalism and Professional Writing Marketing Communication and Advertising. You will also choose one major from the Bachelor of Science: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology, Physical Geography and Environmental Geosciences.

Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies - Bachelor of Science University of Wollongong