Introduction to Strategic Communication
PostgraduateTAS-HEJ5112026
Course information for 2026 intake View information for 2025 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 15 Feb 2026
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Price from
- $3,039
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Introduction to Strategic Communication
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Critically evaluate media content using media and communication concepts and methods.
- Apply these concepts to a range of media production projects drawn from political, business and environment fields, and a range of cultural perspectives.
- Effectively and ethically communicate in a variety of scholarly and professional formats.
- Critically evaluate and discuss your media production experiences and the content you have produced in the context of major theories and key concepts in media and communication.
- Introduction to Strategic Communication
- The Creation of News
- Researching, Writing & Interviewing
- Social Media: Platforms & Technologies
- Media Releases + News Jacking
The ability to strategically communicate is a skill required in many industries and sectors. In this subject, you are introduced to a variety of media platforms and approaches to provide a strong foundation for participation in the media and communication industries. You will be introduced to key trends and changes in contemporary media practices, technologies, business models and audience behaviours. A fundamental appreciation of key concepts in media writing will enable you to think strategically about content creation, information gathering and audience engagement, which will equip you to write and pitch a story to a relevant publication. You will gain a deeper understanding of how strategic communication can drive change in a variety of contexts while acquiring important practical skills in professional communication, information management, media engagement and publicity.
- Publication and Content Report (20%)
- Journalism and Reflexive Essay (40%)
- Media Release and Report (40%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Teaching Arrangement: Weekly online content, consisting of pre-recorded lectures, discussions, readings and activities.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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