COMMUNICATION SCIENCES
Sub-disciplines
Communication Science is a sub-discipline under Social Sciences that studies human communication processes and behaviors, communication in interpersonal relationships, and social interactions in different groups and cultures. It focuses on verbal and non-verbal communication and examines human behavior from a scientific point of view.
Students who pursue a degree in Communication Science are taught to use various methods, techniques, and treatments to assist individuals with communication impairments to communicate on a day-to-day basis. The study program involves the investigation of speech, hearing, and learning development and how impairments can affect the life and wellbeing of a person.
It is a discipline that uses empirical investigation and critical analysis to understand a wide range of topics related to communication, both one-on-one communication and communication in a group. Communication Science draws from other disciplines that deal with human behavior, such as psychology, sociology, political science, and other fields that study and analyze human behavior.
Students pursuing this course learn to design, develop and manage communication projects and process and analyze the new trends in communication. They also learn how to explain communication issues and put what they have learned into practice. Knowledge of Communication Science can be applied to fields like media, journalism, businesses, public relations, news, education, and many more.
Study level:
Students can pursue a degree in Communication Science at different study levels. These are:
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor Degree in Information and Communication Technology
Bachelor Degree in Corporate Communication and Public Relations
Bachelor of Arts in Intercultural Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Business Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Global Communication and Management
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
Graduate Diploma in Communication
Master of Science in Digital Marketing and Corporate Communication
Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Master of Arts in Language, Globalization and Intercultural Communication
Master Degree in Strategic Communication
Master of Science in Media, Communications and International Journalism
Master of Science in Media, Culture, and Society
Master Degree in International Communication and Business
Master of Arts in Intercultural Business Communication
Postgraduate Diploma in Communication
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Film, Media, and Communication
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication and Information
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Journalism and Mass Communication
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders
Specialisation
Communication Sciences programs prepare students to have a versatile set of skills that can be applied in a variety of fields and settings.
The programs are classified into categories based on their content and focus of the program, these areas of specialization are:
Strategic Communication
Communication Theory
Students can choose to specialize in areas like:
Political Communication
Health Communication
Organizational and Corporate Communication
Journalism, Media and, Mass Communication
Public Relations and Marketing Communication
Global and International Communication
Technical Communication
Informatics and Information Science
Advertising and Marketing
Employability
A degree in Communication Science equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a variety of specialized careers across a wide range of fields. Graduates can find work in fields like journalism, politics, corporate communications, public relations, marketing, research, and education, to name a few.
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- Job roles include:
Journalist
Marketing or Advertising Copywriter
Public Relations Officer
Media Planner
Digital Marketer
Meeting or Event Planner
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- Social Media Manager
Human Resources Specialist
Business Reporter
Brand Manager
Health Educator
Sales Representative
Marketing Coordinator
Brand Strategist
Editor
Content Marketing Manager
Digital Strategist
Product Marketing Manager.