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School of Communication

We have a global reputation for dynamic, innovative and interdisciplinary academic programs in social science, communication and media.

We're ahead of the curve

We were one of the first schools of communication in Australia, so we’ve got the wisdom of experience behind us — more than 30 years of teaching expertise, led by the best in the field. But we’re also young. Vibrant, dynamic. We’re shaped by the youth, agility, and entrepreneurial spirit that have come to define UTS.

Our research

Research in the School of Communication spans a wide range of disciplines – with a focus on creative and professional fields like media arts production, health communication, creative writing and digital animation – working across 3 research centres and 5 research groups. 

We are impact driven: our research addresses problems and offers alternative options for governments, businesses and communities.

Experts in our field

We teach from experience. Many of our staff come from industry, or combine their teaching responsibilities with ongoing professional practice. This means we bring a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise into the classroom.

Study with us

We deliver communication courses and research programs across traditional, contemporary and creative fields. We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research courses in the following disciplines through our team of academic experts.

Screen Arts and Production

Want to accelerate your career or enhance your employability in the exciting world of screen production? Our internationally recognised courses are perfect to advance your skills in a hybrid and dynamic media environment.

Digital and Social Media

The future is digital, so get ahead with a degree designed for the world of tomorrow. At UTS, we blend hands-on learning with practical, to-the-minute theory, making sure you get the skills you need to work as a digital and social media professional.

Music and Sound Design

Whether you’re passionate about sound and screen or a career in the music industry, UTS’s Music and Sound Design courses are for you. Our industry-informed programs blend creative, professional and theoretical competencies, ensuring you receive the best possible foundation for your career.

Strategic Communication

In today’s media landscape, organisations need Strategic Communications professionals to help them cut through the noise and deliver impactful, purposeful messages. If you want to be at the forefront of this fascinating field, UTS’s Strategic Communication courses are for you.

Animation Production

For those who have a passion for visual arts, drawing and storytelling, Animation Production courses give you the knowledge and hands-on experience required to create animation work that communicates clear and powerful ideas, helping you stand out in a global industry.

Communication

A leading provider of Communications programs for over 30 years, UTS has a global reputation for its dynamic, innovative and interdisciplinary academic programs in social science, communication and media.

Social and Political Sciences

Our social and political spheres are inextricably linked, each informing the other to create our modern world. If you’re interested in the interpersonal, community, social, economic and global issues that shape the world we live in, UTS’s Social and Political Sciences programs are ideal.

Media Business

Media organisations need people with the creative vision and business acumen to help them navigate challenges and reach ever-greater heights of success. Developed to respond to industry demand, Media Business focuses on cultivating the necessary management skills for contemporary media leadership.

Journalism

If you have an interest in storytelling, news and growing truth, UTS’s Journalism degrees are for you. Learn from industry experts and understand the role of journalism as key to democracy and societies around the world.

Media Arts and Production

Do you dream of working on film sets, world-famous television programs or even small-scale productions? If you’ve got the passion and the creativity for a future in Media Arts and Production, UTS can help.

Writing and Publishing

Passionate about books and the written word? UTS’s Writing and Publishing degrees are for you. Designed with practical skills in mind, our hands-on workshops and assessments will help you learn critical writing, editing and publishing capabilities spanning a range of contemporary genres.

Looking for a short course?

We offer short courses and microcredentials in Communication & Media.

Facilities

Our award-winning facilities are designed to provide you with cutting-edge resources across a variety of disciplines.

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