Study Communication for Social Change at the only Australian university to offer this emerging field of study.
You'll explore the different ways in which communication can be leveraged to bring about change in attitudes, behaviour and knowledge in individuals and communities. You'll analyse the ways participation can make a difference in the planning, implementation and evaluation of development processes, the key role played by culture in social change, and contemporary uses of community media and information and communications technologies in the facilitation of change. Importantly, you'll strengthen critical skills, develop capacities for work in the state, inter-governmental and NGO sectors, and build research excellence.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- International aid officer
- Community development manager
- Health promotion manager
- Corporate change consultant
- Change and communications specialist
- Communication and engagement officer
Stories
See all storiesStudy tips
Why you should consider an economics honours degree
4-minute read
Careers
Economics jobs for human connection and impact
4-minute read
Stories
See all storiesStudy tips
Why you should consider an economics honours degree
4-minute read
Careers
Economics jobs for human connection and impact
4-minute read
How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Overseas study
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Communication Theory
- Communication for Social Change: Foundations
- Communication for Social Change
- Communication and Social Movements
Keep up to date
Sign up to get information about applying and studying at UQ.