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School of Humanities & Social Sciences
The IIE’s Varsity College School of Humanities & Social Sciences is a part of The IIE’s Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.
As a graduate of the School of Humanities & Social Sciences you will make a significant contribution in all social contexts – including business, education, government and health provision. Graduates are equipped with advanced written, spoken, analytical, critical thinking, problem solving and digital skills which enables them to critically engage with current social issues and trends, locally and globally. Understanding people relations is beneficial in every industry, and graduates are sought after and employable because of these highly valued skills. The School of Humanities & Social Sciences includes: IIE Higher Certificate in Communication Practices, IIE Bachelor of Arts, IIE Bachelor of Social Science, IIE Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Communication and IIE Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Psychology.
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Postgraduate Qualifications
1. HONOURS
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION
The purpose of this qualification is to build on students’ existing knowledge key areas in the field of communication in order to develop accountable and skilled communication professionals and leaders able to contribute meaningfully both to academic practice and to the communication planning, implementation and management activities of organisations. It emphasises the strategic role of communication in realising organisational strategic initiatives. To this end, students will broaden and deepen their understanding of fundamental communication theories and research methodology and will be required to interrogate and evaluate multiple sources of knowledge in key areas of business related communication. Graduates will thus cultivate the skills required for further specialised study in support of the principles of life long learning. Through the development of crucial communication related skills and competencies, highly attractive to prospective employers, graduates will be equipped to take up communication related positions in a variety of businesses and communication related sectors where they will be able to add value to the organisation in which they are employed. The qualification design and selection of modules and outcomes aim to guide and support the development of an honours graduate with the insight and competency to conduct rigorous academic research; critique theory using appropriate criteria; analyse the reciprocal relationship between strategic communication practices and organisational leadership; survey market conditions to forecast emerging opportunities for communication innovation; develop innovative and implementable communication strategies and apply a broad spectrum of communication skills to communication related activities in organisations. This honours qualification further aims to develop informed citizens that will engage critically, ethically and imaginatively with the world around them.
EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES OF THE QUALIFICATION
1. Critically analyse communication theories and approaches. 2. Evaluate leadership and strategic communication practices in organisations within national and international contexts. 3. Apply contemporary communication techniques to inform the achievement of strategic organisational objectives. 4. Conduct primary research using an appropriate research design. 5. Demonstrate the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions to communication problems in varied contexts. For specific information related to this qualification, including admission requirements and qualification structure, please download the fact sheet and academic calendar options via the links below:
Access the Contact Full-Time qualification fact sheet here. Access the Contact Full-Time qualification academic calendar here. Access the Contact Part-Time qualification fact sheet here. Access the Contact Part-Time qualification academic calendar here.
PURPOSE OF THE QUALIFICATION
This qualification is designed to consolidate and deepen the students’ expertise in the disciplines of five core and aligned fields within Psychology, namely developmental, community, psychopathology, therapeutic interventions and Psychological assessment.
