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Communication

Why study Communication at UTS

With a degree in Communications, you'll develop a professional portfolio and learn the skills to adapt in a rapidly evolving field.  
 
We offer innovative and interdisciplinary media, communication and creative production programs that combine theory with practical learning and industry experience.

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    Graduate employability

    #1 employment rate

    Highest overall employment rate for communication graduates in NSW.

    Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019

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    Subject ranking

    5th in Australia

    for Communication and Media Studies.

    QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

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    Internationally recognised

    Top 100 globally

    Global ranking for communication and media.

    QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023

Study options

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“Communication at UTS is different from other universities in the way that you gain practical experience in the industry whilst learning up to date methodologies from tutors who are working in the industry themselves.”

Daniel Snell

Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts & Production) (Public Communication)

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