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Study undergraduate online with Griffith University through Open Universities Australia. Explore all degrees, subjects and short courses now.

Be prepared for a future career as an innovator, communicator and creator. With our innovative majors you can tailor your degree to both your professional pursuits and your personal interests, creating a unique skill set that could help you secure your dream job.
You will gain the understanding, insight and skill to find and communicate creative solutions to important world issues. You will develop advanced writing and presentation skills as well as research and project management skills. You will also learn about societies and cultures, past and present.
You will have the option to develop specialist expertise in contemporary fields such as journalism and public relations, or more traditional fields such as sociology, history and literary studies to name some.

Develop critical thinking, writing, and research skills in demand across all industries. You can follow your passion with majors and electives that interest you. Develop connections through peer learning, networking, and work experience.

Bachelor of Arts

Griffith University offers this degree to provide students with the opportunity to develop key skills and knowledge essential to the media and communication industries. Comprehensive coverage will be given, including media research and analysis skills, knowledge of film and media history including broadcasting policy, regulation, content critique, development techniques applicable in journalism, and new media settings.

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

Crisis and Disaster Communication

Public Writing

This subject considers the role of risk and crisis communication within a business and public relations context. The subject explores international case studies, theory and practice. It aims to equip the students with the skills necessary to identify and manage issues facing an organisation, build a crisis response plan and team, and effectively manage communication during a crisis event. Effective risk and crisis communication skills are an important element of public relations, business management and corporate governance.

Learn how to approach crisis and issues communication within business and public relations contexts. Consider the role of social media. Read case studies like Hurricane Katrina. Alert yourself to risk communication principles and build response plans.

Public Writing offers a broad understanding of the techniques, modes and impacts of persuasive writing within contemporary communications industries, and introduces students to relevant conceptual and ethical issues. As part of a program of study for students of Public Relations, Writing or Communications, thisÂ unit contributes to a professional qualification for those who may wish to work in professional communications, creative industries and/or PR.

Refresh your approach to persuasive writing. Look back at the history of writing material for public settings. Question the form’s ethical considerations. Funnel this knowledge into a future role in public relations, creative industries or government.

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