Introduction to Strategic Communication

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 1026
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Course ID
207653
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Rebecca Meston
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

Introduction to Strategic Communication is a foundational course, introducing students to strategic communication and public relations theories. This course applies these theories to a range of professional contexts and sectors, providing foundational knowledge for courses throughout the Strategic Communication major or as an elective complementing other specialisations. In this course, students will learn how to communicate effectively using theories of public relations and strategic communication. Students will apply these theories in a range of professional communication contexts including organisational communication, promotional communication, and political and social movement communication.

  • Introduction To Strategic Communication
  • Media Contexts
  • Strategic Communication In Practice

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate knowledge of key communication and public relations theories and understanding of their application in strategic communication
  • Develop strategic communication for use in corporate, promotional, and political and social movement contexts
  • Demonstrate understanding of how different media are used in strategic communication, including paid, earned, owned and shared media.
  • Create strategic communication to help organisations reach their communication objectives using a range of media platforms.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 24972
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S118
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S118
Class number
Class number 24971
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S118
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S118
Class number
Class number 24970
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S118
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Helen Mayo South, S118

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 24975
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-24
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-24
Class number
Class number 24974
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-21
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-21
Class number
Class number 24973
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 26
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-21
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK3-21

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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