Leadership in Strategic Communication

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MDIA 5016
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Course ID
207715
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of Comm, Media and Jour
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Rebecca Somerfield
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
300 hours
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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

Building on the skills and knowledge gained in previous courses, students develop strategic communication leadership knowledge and advanced planning skills. Students undertake an industry internship or industry-focused project, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to become an effective and persuasive strategic communication leader. Students also examine the relationship between effective leadership and communication styles, and the role of the strategic communication professional in leadership communication. 

  • Seminar series 1- Induction and Overview 
  • Seminar series 2 - Progress and Next Steps 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate and critically reflect on knowledge of industry trends, career paths and workplace leadership practices in strategic communication
  • Apply work-integrated learning principles and professional development best-practice to engage with contemporary industry challenges, employment opportunities and career planning in strategic communication sectors and roles
  • Apply knowledge of strategic communication leadership in industry settings and environments, and communicate professionally and ethically through a range of genres, contexts, and outputs relevant to the sector.
  • Critically assess, consolidate and synthesise academic and industry learning.
  • Critically form and reflect on personalised learning objectives and achievable career plans for ongoing professional development.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
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 West

Class number
Class number 24284
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-03
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-03
Class number
Class number 24283
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 7
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-03
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West Hawke, H6-03

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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