Analyse public affairs - from an international perspective There’s no better launch pad for a career in the public affairs sector than to be immersed in the heart of Australia’s political landscape. With its location on the doorstep of the parliamentary press gallery, UC is uniquely placed to provide you with the low-down on the complex relationships between media, government and society. And it can also offer you specialised (and not-found-elsewhere) learning and internship opportunities. With this Double Degree, you’ll gain an insight into digital media literacy, political communication and cultural diversity within the context of globalization, and you’ll also acquire the skills you need to work in a range of contemporary media environments – anywhere in the world. The scoop? You’ll be rubbing shoulders with the rest of the (media) pack before you can say, “press conference”! Combine a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affairs at UC and you will: understand the dynamic interactions between media, government, the public and society, in both national and international contexts explore in-depth public communications from a national and international perspective interact with political and media institutions in Canberra gain a critical understanding of international media and the dissemination of information acquire the skills needed to work in a contemporary media environment, anywhere in the world gain in-depth knowledge of cultural diversity and socio-economic changes within the context of globalisation.

Career opportunities Opportunities exist for Bachelor of Arts in International Studies / Bachelor of Communication in Media and Public Affair’s graduates in a range of sectors including in: Newspapers Magazines Radio Television Online Start-up Ventures Government Departments (in Media Liaison or as a Publication Officer)