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Study media & communication online through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Make your degree unique and study what interests you: philosophy, English, society and culture, ancient or modern history, politics or sociology. Analyse critically, think creatively and solve problems for a career in professional or civic life.

Bachelor of Arts

Research and analyse media history, government regulation and broadcasting policy. Explore communications content and techniques. Graduates find work in the journalism, public relations, film, television, business and digital sectors.

Bachelor of Communication

Develop the analytical and critical thinking, writing, research and project management skills in demand by a variety of industries. Majors include criminal justice, journalism, sociology, history, screen culture, creative writing and public relations.

Learn how to publish content on social media platforms. You’ll discover how to plan, create, and schedule. Reach a broader audience. Begin to explore marketing and public relations. Zoom in on online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Undergraduate Certificate in Social Media

Explore styles including poetry and short fiction. Choose from electives including screen and digital. Prepare for real employment outcomes in writing, editing and publishing. Study creative writing online and transition to an online writing career.

Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)

Understand what makes consumers tick and click as you dive into the digital landscape of modern-day business. Tackle tech, including the latest tools and analytics, along with communication skills

Bachelor of Marketing and Communication

Network with technology; browse and design a digital career online. Curate virtual realities. Design digital platforms and assets. Zoom in on digital media production and management. Create stories and connect with creatives. Create a designer portfolio.

Bachelor of Digital Media

Become a highly valued communications professional. With skills including writing, content creation, events management, and strategic planning, you’ll be ready to run PR programs and campaigns for businesses, not-for-profits, and government.

Bachelor of Media and Communication with a Major in Public Relations

Work on your writing, editing, and publishing skills at university level. If you’re interested in a professional communications career, start here for core skills and experience with different mediums. Launch your future with a writing qualification.

Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing and Publishing

Learn to craft articles, speeches, reports, travel writing, humour, fiction, history, creative non-fiction, media releases and how to write specifically for the internet. Find a career in research, writing, editing and publishing.

Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)

Introduction to Creative and Professional Writing

Coming Into Community

Popular Music, Culture and Identity

Professional Writing

Engaging Media

Creative Writing

Web Communications

Communication & Public Value

Intercultural Communication

Scriptwriting Project

Immerse yourself in the world of academic reflection and discussion. Explore how to effectively wield language in professional arenas. Master academic referencing and research methods. Write essays and deliver oral presentations using clear language.

Academic and Professional Communications

Challenge your ways of thinking about other cultures and values. Take apart your cultural background and see how it shapes your worldview. Get to know Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. Examine topics including othering, prejudice and the media.

Culture to Cultures

Interested in human interactions between different cultures? Learn about the intercultural communication at play in learning, working, writing, and digital media. Consider how linguistic diversity is becoming more complex. 

Learn video for business. Direct, produce and edit a short video to add to your portfolio using your smartphone. Gain skills in storyboards, script writing, shooting, sound and editing.

Introduction to Video Production

Ever wondered how organisations control their public image? In this introduction to PR, you’ll debunk the myths others hold about the industry while covering fundamental theory. Understand why organisations represent themselves the way they do.

Public Relations Theory and Practice

Learn to read texts with a critical eye. You’ll dissect professional and technical texts including those used in academia, the government, corporations and more. Learn how to construct these texts yourself with clarity and persuasiveness. 

Professional and Technical Communication

Get basic knowledge in how news is gathered and amplified. You’ll dissect methods of reporting in print, broadcast, online and on social media. Discover what makes a good interview. Learn how to gather news under tight deadlines. 

News Reporting

Put your social media presence under a magnifying glass. Use a critical mind to look at how frequently you use social platforms, and why. Begin to understand how social media is used in strategy by organisations the world over.

Introduction to Social Media

Learn to analyse the world of communication. Reflect on your media consumption habits. Consider the ways that mass media influences yourself and those around you. Discover theories of communication that can be applied to a range of careers. 

Communication and Media

The Craft of Academic Writing

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