Risk, Issues and Crisis Communication

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 5001
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Course ID
202346
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Saira Ali
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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
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course focuses on the role of strategic communication in managing situations of risk and crisis. Students will consider risk and crisis communication in local, national and international contexts and across NGO, government and corporate sectors. They will identify issues and strategies for managing crises, plan effective communication strategies and examine how new technologies and a changing media environment can influence the response of stakeholders. Students will explore the ethical and legal requirements for communication professionals in different cultural contexts. On completion, students will understand the role of strategic communication in crisis situations and how to develop crisis communication plans.

  • Ricc Essentials
  • Strategic Crisis Communication
  • Resilience & Recovery

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify and critically evaluate contemporary issues and trends in risk and crisis communication, including the impact of emerging technologies and media platforms
  • Analyse and explain the implications of crises for publics and stakeholders, drawing on key theories, concepts, and frameworks of risk and crisis communication
  • Apply theoretical knowledge of risk and crisis management to mitigate crises
  • Produce a range of risk and crisis communication materials and messages
  • Develop an evaluation plan to measure the effectiveness of crisis communication, including ethical decision-making and outcomes

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 58592
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 21
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB6-19
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB6-19
Class number
Class number 58591
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB6-19
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Dorrit Black, DB6-19
Class number
Class number 59793
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 50
Available
Available 45
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus West ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course