The School of Communication evolved long before the University of South Australia itself, with the first Head of School appointed in 1977. Following the amalgamation of three schools (Communication, Teacher Education and Liberal Studies), and later when the University was formed, with the inclusion of staff from Library and Information Studies and the School of General Education from the South Australian Institute of Technology, the School of Communication has seen many changes, especially to its official name.
Throughout its many incarnations, such as the "School of Communication Arts", the "School of Communication and Cultural Studies" and the ‘ School of Communication and Information Studies”, the School of Communication has developed to meet a rapidly changing society, incorporating new courses, new media and a fascinating ensemble of high quality teaching staff. Under the direction of progressive Heads of School, from Gunther Kress, Michael Galvin to the current Head of School, Kerry Green, the School of Communication can boast a great number of achievements from staff, researchers and students.
The School of Communication continues to make a significant impact, locally and globally, as one of the largest and longest serving schools of communication and journalism in Australia.