Field of Study

Communication for Social Change

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.

Highlights

85 in the world for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2020

1 in Queensland for arts and humanities

QS World University Rankings 2020

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

“I found the courses to be accommodating for my future work because not only did they equip me with the skills to leverage communication in social change processes, but, most importantly, they enhanced my perspectives and helped me to think more critically and methodically.”

Puspa Ningrum

Graduate, Master of Communication (Communication for Social Change)