Global communications is a part of the media that studies the continuous flows of information that transfers knowledge across boundaries. It also examines how communications systems and content affects peoples’ lives on a global scale.

This specialisation will give you advanced skills to expertly respond to the challenges associated with the changing global media practices. It focuses on global communications, strategies and practice for careers in media, public affairs, corporate communications, development and policy arenas. You’ll learn how to use communication tools to tell a story across a range of media channels. And you’ll learn about global news production, social media, international public relations and issues in global media.

Key Features

• This specialisation includes highly practical units that directly enhance employability by developing your skills in communication strategies and campaigns.
• You’ll learn advanced skills in critical analysis and evaluation of multimodal communication strategies in a diverse, globalised context.
• You’ll study the fundamentals of ethical practice and media content production, including finding and evaluating sources of information; conducting interviews; and writing for a variety of genres and formats including online, screen, audio, broadcast and print.
• You’ll have the opportunity to build your online professional profile and develop your own portfolio of practical work, such as articles, videos, multimedia reports, data visualisations, podcasts, websites and social media campaigns.
• You’ll have access to professional-quality studios for screen production, music recording and radio production; industry-standard digital workstations; a specially-equipped theatre for screenings; and digital production tools.
• Teaching staff are widely published academics and award-winning media producers with industry experience in their area of expertise.
• Working in collaboration with industry partners on real-world questions, you’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to be an effective media entrepreneur.

• Advertising and public relations specialist
• Arts and cultural administrator
• Corporate relations manager
• Creative media marketing and promotion specialist
• Global communications adviser
• Government arts policies or cultural attaché
• Government communications policy adviser
• Media policy and strategy adviser
• Media relations manager
• Production manager
• Public relations specialist
• Social media specialist