Bachelor of Communication in Strategic Communication

BCommUndergraduateCommunication & Media

About This Programme

Work with real clients on real campaigns, building professional communication skills across public relations, communication strategy and planning, issues and crisis management, campaign management and web analytics. Recognised by Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA).

Course Highlights

  • Work with real clients on real campaigns
  • Public relations, communication strategy, crisis management and web analytics
  • Recognised by Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA); MEPRA and PRCA MENA memberships
  • 3 years, or fast-track in 2 years, with a free double major

What You'll Study

Taught on campus over 3 years (8 trimesters), or fast-tracked in 2 years (6 trimesters). Three intakes a year: January, May and September.

Course Core - 21 cp

  • COM100 Thinking Communication3 credits
  • COM101 Social Media3 credits
  • COM200 Communication Research3 credits
  • COM306 Specialist Communication3 credits

Specified Electives (Select three)

Specified Electives (Select three)

  • COM200 Communication Research3 credits
  • COM306 Specialist Communication3 credits
  • COM109 Introduction to Digital Media Skills3 credits
  • COM105 Critical Web Literacy3 credits
  • COM203 Consulting and Freelancing3 credits
  • COM302 Web Analytics and Digital Story Telling3 credits
  • GRD204 Design Thinking3 credits

Major in Strategic Communication - 24 cp

  • COM107 Strategic Communication3 credits
  • COM202 Content Creation3 credits
  • COM215 Public Relations in Society3 credits
  • COM214 Communication Strategy and Planning3 credits
  • COM345 Issues and Crisis Management3 credits
  • COM307 Campaign Management3 credits
  • COM109 Introduction to Digital Media Skills3 credits
  • COM302 Web Analytics3 credits

Discovery Units - 3 cp (Select one)

Discovery Units - 3 cp (Select one)

  • TLC100 AI in the Workplace3 credits
  • TLC200 Building Employability Skills3 credits
  • TLC101 Communication Skills for Undergraduate Study3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: IB 24+, GCE A-Level minimum 5 points (2 subjects), India 70% best-of-four, ATAR 70, or US Diploma/AP 7+ with SAT 1090+.
English: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 60 or PTE 50.

Careers

Social Media Manager or Media Advisor, Public Relations Officer or Manager, Strategic Communication Manager, Sponsorship and Fundraising Coordinator.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Recognised by Communication and Public Relations Australia (CPRA), with industry memberships via MEPRA and PRCA MENA.

Professional exemptions

CPRAMEPRAPRCA MENA

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Communication (B1342) - Strategic Communication major

Start Date

January, May & September

Typical Offer

IB 24+, A-Level 5 points, or CBSE/CISCE 70%

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Communication & Media

Campus

Dubai

Study Pattern

Full-time

Delivery Format

On campus

Tuition Fee

AED 59,960/yr

Total tuition AED 179,880 for the full degree (AED 59,960/yr), inclusive of VAT. Academic Merit Scholarships of 15%-40% apply automatically on entry grades.

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