Leading-edge communication for a changing world
Learn leading-edge communication skills and develop yourself as an agent of social change. The program brings together a range of complementary disciplinary perspectives including ethics, publishing, journalism, public relations, and social media. You will learn how people are influenced and persuaded by communication, whether through spoken, written, visual, or other means. As a professional communication student, you will be exposed to literary, technical, Indigenous and sustainability perspectives on communication. As a graduate you will be in demand in almost every area of contemporary work.
New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
Learn leading-edge communication skills and develop yourself as an agent of social change. The program brings together a range of complementary disciplinary perspectives including ethics, publishing, journalism, public relations, and social media. You will learn how people are influenced and persuaded by communication, whether through spoken, written, visual, or other means. As a professional communication student, you will be exposed to literary, technical, Indigenous and sustainability perspectives on communication. As a graduate you will be in demand in almost every area of contemporary work.
In this program you will:
- Be equipped to expertly use various communication methods and professional techniques.
- Give you the edge and prepare you for the evolving contemporary professional workplace.
- Gain a foundation in sophisticated written and spoken language skills alongside nuanced listening and analytical skills.
- Focus on technical, cultural and practical aspects and applications of language in diverse occupations and socio-cultural contexts.
Career opportunities:
- Social media specialist
- Content strategist
- Communication manager
- Editor
- Speech Writer
- Professional Negotiator
- Professional Speaker
- Technical writer
* New program commencing 2019. Subject to final approval.
Program structure
Introductory courses (4) 48 units
CMN101 Professional Journalism Practice B
CMN106 Newsroom
CMN107 Communication and Thought
COR109 Cell Biology
Developing and Graduate courses (12) 144 units
CMN204 Biodiversity and Ecology
CMN213 Chemistry
CMN228 Science Research Methods
CMN252 Discovering Science
CMN276 Introduction to Mathematics
CMN309 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
CMN313 Introductory Calculus
CMN314 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship*
CMN315 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends*
EGL201 Introduction to Professional Communication*
EGL206 Communication and Thought
SUS202 Social Media: Content Curation and Creation
Elective courses (8) 96 units
Select 8 courses (96 units) from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law) or (Science, Health, Education and Engineering). Students are strongly encouraged to use their electives to complete an additional major or minor.
*New course, subject to final approval
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level courses, including core courses
Program Notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 units per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of academic calendar dates
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on Student visa
- Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses