Online Arts Social Sciences Degree :: Accredited Universities

Deakin’s Bachelor of Arts (Public Relations) will provide you with a solid grounding in the principles and practice of public relations and communications theory, together with a broader general education in the social sciences and liberal arts.

You will be exposed to a range of models, skills and techniques necessary for the management of public relations in a wide variety of private and public organisations. You will study the social and behavioural sciences providing an understanding of human and societal behaviour. The course also examines communication research techniques, organisational planning, problem analysis, strategy development for effective communication within and between organisations and their associates, the counselling of management on trends in issues affecting communication policy, and the production of messages, their transmission and the evaluation of their effectiveness.

You will have the opportunity to establish links with professionals in the industry through the Public Relations Institute of Australia Young Practitioners' program.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed VCE, or equivalent. Prerequisites are Units 3 and 4–a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or 25 in English other than EAL..

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Sociology seeks to understand and describe our own local society and the wider global setting. It is among the most fundamental of the social sciences, with perhaps the broadest scope. There are sociologists interested in virtually all aspects of the social world. It goes beyond surface appearances in an attempt to find out how things really work.

Sociologists ask many questions. What divides or unites social groups? What causes the inequalities we see in society? How does power actually operate? Questions like these are crucial to understanding some of the biggest issues facing the world today.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Bachelor of Arts programme you must qualify for undergraduate admission, either through Bursaries and Scholarship Examinations, NCEA Level 3, New Zealand University Entrance, Admission with Equivalent Status, Discretionary Entrance or Adult Admission. Please visit http://enrol.massey.ac.nz for details.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

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The Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business dual degree is designed for those whose career aspirations may be best served by combining a multidisciplinary degree. This program provides you with opportunities to combine studies in the broad discipline areas of humanities and the social sciences with a professional business program.

The flexible structure of the Bachelor of Arts component will give you a broader perspective on the contemporary world and develop your critical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Within the business area you can select a major in Accounting, Information Systems, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing, Property, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability or Tourism.

The additional knowledge gained through the completion of dual degrees gives you a greater number of skills which are highly sought after by employers. This program is offered both full-time and part-time and both on-campus and by distance education, providing you with the flexibility to balance your personal and professional commitments while you study.

If you are studying the Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you can choose to exit the program early and might be eligible for the qualification of Diploma of Arts.

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The program provides sound business training along with the transferable skills and knowledge gained from studies in arts and social sciences, such as communication, organisation, analysis and research skills.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of VCE including:

- A Study score of at least 20 in any VCE English units 3 and 4.
All: English prerequisites for this course must be satisfied.

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Overseas examination fees

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This combined course allows students to gain a recognised welfare qualification while exploring the breadth of studies offered through the arts and social sciences degree.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of VCE including:
- A study score of at least 20 in any VCE English units 3 and 4.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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