Professional communication is the basis for becoming a skilled communicator. To be able to get your message across concisely and persuasively is a real skill that is highly valued by employers. The skills open door to a range of career opportunities in industry, government and education. Crafting the message This course prepares you for communication roles across a broad range of professional settings in small and large organisations. In addition to the high-level professional writing skills required by employers, you will develop knowledge and experience in a range of areas. These include organisational communication such as strategic speech writing and delivery, and persuasive writing, including the role of rhetoric in contemporary communications and important societal debates. Learn from the best The course is taught by highly experienced communicators and scholars. Visits and lectures from industry, work integrated learning placements and projects, and international study options will provide you with real-world experience and contacts. Career outcomes You will graduate with advanced writing and communication competence - a rare skill keenly sought by employers - as well as practical industry knowledge and networks. Graduates can work as professional writers and editors in corporate, government, community and freelance capacities. Your skills support careers in leadership and management in the private sector. Opportunities exist as corporate writers, scriptwriters, reviewers, travel writers, feature writers, editors, journalists, publishers, media workers and teachers. Graduates find careers with organisations including: Department of Justice; Red Hat software developers, Harper Collins publishers, and welfare, community and arts organizations.