
Study Communication for Social Change at the only Australian university to offer this emerging field of study.
This field of study provides an in-depth understanding of communication for social change theory and practice. You'll explore the different ways in which communication can be leveraged to bring about change in attitudes, behaviour and knowledge in individuals and communities. You'll analyse the ways participation can make a difference in the planning, implementation and evaluation of development processes, the key role played by culture in social change, and contemporary uses of community media and information and communications technologies in the facilitation of change. Importantly, you'll strengthen critical skills, develop capacities for work in the state, inter-governmental and NGO sectors, and build research excellence.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- International aid officer
- Community development manager
- Health promotion manager
- Corporate change consultant
- Communication and engagement officer
- International communications consultant
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How you'll learn
In 2022, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Overseas study
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Communication for Social Change
- Communication and Social Movements
- Participatory Development Communication
- Community Informatics
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