Build skills for a career in the rapidly changing world of communications

Communications is the study of how information is conveyed using various channels including print, broadcast and digital media. This dynamic field of study encompasses how communication builds relationships and how it is used to persuade and influence others, such as advertising, digital communications and public relations. As social media continues to affect how people communicate, professionals who learn how to embrace change will remain relevant in a competitive global marketplace.

UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in communications designed to provide you with up-to-date skills to succeed in the changing media landscape. Drawing on our extensive experience in training adults for ever-changing workplaces, our communications courses focus on elements of psychology, sociology, anthropology and linguistics, ensuring that you develop strong communication, critical thinking, analysis and evaluation skills, making you future-fit to adapt to advancements in the workplace.

Most of our students choose to study online and become members of a community of adults who bring their life and work experiences together to develop networks for the future. On-campus learners can access accommodation, sports facilities and support services and whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters each year.

With UNE, you’ll graduate prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as a communications professional, whether you pursue a career in media, marketing, education, law or public service. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.

Explore the communications courses and specialisations on offer at UNE. 

Courses by study level

Add an area of expertise to your CV and gain an undergraduate qualification — without committing to a full bachelor's degree. You will develop research, critical thinking, and writing skills in the core units. With the minor and elective units,…

Duration
  • 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

With UNE's Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business you will gain practical, production-oriented skills and knowledge in agriculture together with in-depth skills and knowledge in business, management and finance. You will learn to formulate …

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online
Bachelor of Arts

One of our longest-standing degrees, the Bachelor of Arts (BA) is still relevant in today’s world. It equips you with the creative, critical and analytical skills in demand by employers, and is transferable across a range of workplaces. When you…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been…

Duration
  • 5 years full-time
  • Up to 12 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Do you dream of a career where you’re helping to address the big issues facing humanity? Or perhaps you crave the excitement of being at the forefront of scientific discovery? Maybe you wish to instil your passion for the environment into future…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Whether you aim to build your career in small, medium or large enterprises, or launch a business of your own, you must learn to identify opportunities, rise to challenges and adapt to change. Our Bachelor of Business is uniquely positioned to help…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Business and economics make a powerful combination. Graduates with skills in both disciplines are highly sought after for a range of roles in business, government and non-profit organisations. Studying the combined Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

With commercial innovation and technological disruption on the rise, the UNE Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws will open the door to a wide range of legal and business career opportunities. This double degree gives you a solid foundation in…

Duration
  • 5 years full-time
  • Up to 12 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

The landscape of marketing is changing at a rapid pace, creating a rising need for digital marketing professionals who can innovate and adapt to evolving market behaviours and new technologies. UNE's Bachelor of Digital Marketing will prepare…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

We live in a rapidly changing world, and none more so than the world of media and communications. The rise of digital media, social media and streaming services has seen the landscape change like no other, but the fundamentals of effective…

Duration
  • 3 years full-time
  • Up to 10 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

UNE’s Bachelor of Media and Communications/Bachelor of Laws offers you the opportunity to combine your law studies with a highly sought-after understanding of our rapidly changing global media culture. This unique dual degree broadens your career…

Duration
  • 5 years full-time
  • Up to 12 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
Diploma in Arts

Are you looking to add an additional area of expertise to your CV to enhance your career prospects and become future fit for life, without committing to a full degree? Perhaps you just want to dip a toe into university study, with the option of…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

This course is not offered in 2024. The ability to communicate effectively is essential in many aspects of our lives, but none more so than in the workplace. Improving your communication skills can not only improve your performance in your current…

Duration
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Not offered in 2024
Mode
  • Online

The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Arts provides you with foundational knowledge and skills to prepare for further study and more career choices, with a focus on your chosen area of interest. With the freedom to assemble your course from a curated …

Duration
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

The UNE Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development is a program of study for people from a broad range of backgrounds who want to begin developing skills for future careers or further study. Designed in response to rapid workplace and…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 year part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Did your arts degree prompt a burning question or a passion for independent research? If so, consider applying for an honours year. A 'capstone' to your formal education, honours is an opportunity to drill deeper into a specialised area, to…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

In a highly-competitive employment landscape, to stand out from other applicants is a big advantage, and an honours degree is a point of difference that can capture the attention of employers. An honours year at the end of your three-year Bachelor…

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

Are you a graduate looking to add new skills to your CV to reinforce or redirect your career? Perhaps you are keen to pursue a personal interest in the arts or humanities. Or maybe you are interested in completing a master's but aren't sure…

Duration
  • 0.5 or 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new…

Duration
  • 0.5 years full-time
  • 2 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work …

Duration
  • 1 year full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online

With the advent of globalisation, issues relating to language and intercultural communication have never been more relevant. UNE's fully online Master of Applied Linguistics will give you the ability to understand the design of language, nuances …

Duration
  • 1 or 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
Master of Arts

UNE’s Master of Arts is designed to equip you with specialised knowledge as well as a wide range of transferrable skills that employers highly value, such as communication and critical thinking. This course is also a focused pathway to higher degree …

Duration
  • 1 or 1.5 years full-time
  • Up to 6 years part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.…

Duration
  • 4 years full-time
  • 8 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform…

Duration
  • 2 years full-time
  • Up to 4 years part-time
Start
  • Research Period 1
  • Research Period 2
Mode
  • On Campus
  • Online

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
Non-Award

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the…

Duration
  • 1 trimester full-time
  • 1 trimester part-time
Start
  • Trimester 1 - Feb 2024
  • Trimester 2 - Jun 2024
  • Trimester 3 - Oct 2024
Mode
  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Bespoke Graduate Certificate: design your own  4 unit postgraduate course and have your work experience recognised in the process.
  • ‘Fundamental’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four  fundamental units from a traditional degree. If you are planning a new direction, or adding a new set of skills to your portfolio, you may want to start with this option. These units provide a foundation, or a ‘base camp’, to return to if you want to later progress to a full degree.
  • ‘Advanced’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four  advanced units from a full degree. This is a great strategy for staying current in your field, or advancing your knowledge.
  • ‘Critical Content’ Bespoke Course: choose two, three or four units any of the available units in a degree to create a  Critical Content Bespoke Course. This option lets you get the knowledge you need without the time and cost of a full degree.
  • ‘Mix and Match’ Bespoke Course: combine two, three or four units from different degrees and disciplines to design your  mix and match Bespoke Course. This option lets you diversify your knowledge.

Why study with us?

Smiling Bachelor of Agriculture student Greg Kemmett stands on wooden stairwell at UNE Armidale

The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement and being part of something bigger than myself.

Greg Kemmett

Find the right major or specialisation for your studies in Communications

With changes in artificial intelligence and ever-evolving methods of communication, UNE’s courses and majors will ensure you are prepared for the future of work. Ensure you can adapt to changing technology and systems; explore UNE's communications offerings now.

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Communication and Entrepreneurship
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Hone your communication strategies and public speaking ability with the experts at UNE. Communication and collaboration skills are essential for the successful entrepreneur, and are in demand in the growing variety of industries that require a…

Hone your communication strategies and public speaking ability with the experts at UNE. Communication and collaboration skills are essential for the successful entrepreneur, and are in demand in the growing variety of industries that require a bridge between technical experts and the public.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Minor Undergraduate
Communications
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's experts will help you develop clear communication skills to confidently express yourself in the arena of scientific research that is forecast to see many changes, including the use of storytelling and multimedia when interacting with…

UNE's experts will help you develop clear communication skills to confidently express yourself in the arena of scientific research that is forecast to see many changes, including the use of storytelling and multimedia when interacting with peers, students, readers, media and potential investors.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Science Minor Undergraduate
Creative Entrepreneurship
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Safeguard your future and learn about the aspects of successful entrepreneurship from UNE’s industry specialists. Cover idea development, problem solving, advances in tech, management, marketing, ethics and work/life balance to future-fit yourself…

Safeguard your future and learn about the aspects of successful entrepreneurship from UNE’s industry specialists. Cover idea development, problem solving, advances in tech, management, marketing, ethics and work/life balance to future-fit yourself in the changing global business marketplace.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Minor Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Minor Undergraduate
Creative Industries
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Develop practical skills in film, TV, writing and publishing and study the processes through which cultural products are made and circulated in the digital environment. UNE's established creatives will help you protect your career and pursue…

Develop practical skills in film, TV, writing and publishing and study the processes through which cultural products are made and circulated in the digital environment. UNE's established creatives will help you protect your career and pursue your passion in the changing world of the arts.

Courses Type Level of Study
Undergraduate Certificate in Arts Major Undergraduate
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development Specialisation Undergraduate
Culture and Communication
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Ensure you are future-fit for a wide range of careers in the rapidly changing modern world. UNE's highly regarded communications teachers will help you develop the verbal, non-verbal, written and cross-cultural skills to smoothly transition into …

Ensure you are future-fit for a wide range of careers in the rapidly changing modern world. UNE's highly regarded communications teachers will help you develop the verbal, non-verbal, written and cross-cultural skills to smoothly transition into different workplace cultures.

Courses Type Level of Study
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Development Specialisation Undergraduate
English - Literary Futures
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
UNE's literary experts will help you develop future-fit critical and analytical skills to succeed in the rapidly changing world of writing and literary theory. Embrace diversity and explore social, environmental and ethical issues through a…

UNE's literary experts will help you develop future-fit critical and analytical skills to succeed in the rapidly changing world of writing and literary theory. Embrace diversity and explore social, environmental and ethical issues through a variety of advancing methodologies.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Arts Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Major Undergraduate
Intercultural Communication for Business and Systems
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's linguistics experts and develop the language skills to effectively teach others and safeguard your place in the global business environment. Use up-to-date tech programs to enhance learning and future-fit yourself for a career …

Benefit from UNE's linguistics experts and develop the language skills to effectively teach others and safeguard your place in the global business environment. Use up-to-date tech programs to enhance learning and future-fit yourself for a career in a rapidly changing world.

Courses Type Level of Study
Master of Applied Linguistics Major Postgraduate
Marketing
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Prepare for your future by building a versatile skillset in analysing consumer aspirations and needs, creating marketing strategies and executing campaigns. At UNE we'll help you meet the demands of an increasingly complex business environment…

Prepare for your future by building a versatile skillset in analysing consumer aspirations and needs, creating marketing strategies and executing campaigns. At UNE we'll help you meet the demands of an increasingly complex business environment where confident, competent professionals will excel.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics Major Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws Major Undergraduate
Marketing and Management
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course

Understanding consumer behaviour, price analysis in specific markets, and digital marketing management and communications, is crucial in today’s rapidly changing global economy. UNE’s experts will teach you how to promote yourself and your products and future-proof your career in agribusiness.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Agribusiness Major Undergraduate
Media and Communications
  • Undergraduate
  • Bachelor Honours
  • Postgraduate
  • Major
  • Minor
  • Specialisation
  • Teaching Area
  • Specialist Course
Future-proof your career in this fast-paced field by developing effective communication skills and good storytelling techniques using digital media, social media and traditional journalism. Work with current technology and experienced industry…

Future-proof your career in this fast-paced field by developing effective communication skills and good storytelling techniques using digital media, social media and traditional journalism. Work with current technology and experienced industry professionals to secure your career in communications.

Courses Type Level of Study
Bachelor of Media and Communications Specialist Course Undergraduate
Bachelor of Arts with Honours Major Bachelor Honours
Bachelor of Media and Communications with Honours Specialist Course Bachelor Honours
Master of Arts Major Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Arts Major Postgraduate

Why study with us?

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Careers in Communications

By studying communications with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of careers and industries. With the need for those with expertise in making meaningful and effective interpersonal connections set to rise, professionals with strong communication skills, critical thinking and the ability to analyse and evaluate information from multiple sources can find work in a variety of settings.

  • Public relations specialist
    Develop and manage communication strategies to maintain a positive public image for businesses, organisations or individuals.
  • Advertising executive
    Work with clients and creatives to develop and implement advertising campaigns.
  • Marketing manager
    Create, plan and implement a marketing strategy for a business, brand or product.
  • Digital media specialist
    Use digital media to create marketing campaigns, including SEO, social media and online advertising.
  • Content coordinator
    Create and manage online marketing campaigns including content creation, social media campaigns and market research.
  • Journalist
    Report news and stories for newspaper, magazines, online publications or broadcast media outlets to keep the public informed.
  • Event coordinator
    Plan, organise and execute events, conferences and promotional activities for business, non-profit organisations or government agencies.
  • Corporate communications specialist
    Manage internal and external communications for a company, including employee communication and public relations.

A five-star experience

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18 Years in a Row

UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience

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QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience

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UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality

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What happens next?

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3. Receive an offer, enrol and start studying

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