It is vital for emerging media practitioners to understand the complex ways that contemporary industries operate on local, regional, national and global scales, and how these industries intersect with audiences, cultures and communities. With a focus on ethical issues including equity, access and sustainability, you will visit local media organisations and have the opportunity to meet with media...

This unit enables students to develop and refine an individual research topic of their interest, on a project connected to the expertise of a staff member. This is an individual study negotiated with the Honours Coordinator and an academic. Students will meet regularly with an academic expert to develop their approach and complete their written project. ...

Neuroscience is the study of how the nervous system works, how the cells of the system are organised and how they develop and change in the presence of common pathological conditions, including dementia. Through learning the fundamental principles of neuroscience, students are supported to develop the necessary academic and technological skills to become successful in online study. Students learn...

In this unit, you develop the knowledge and skills required to undertake extended journeys in remote natural environment and consolidate your outdoor and environmental education journey skills, environmental knowledge, and outdoor leadership skills. Theory and practical work encourage the development of safe practice, sound judgment, understanding of self, care for others and the environment,...

The aim of this unit is to provide students with expertise in the design and analysis of power electronic circuits for a variety of practical applications. The unit covers a wide range of power electronic switching devices and converter circuits which are used in many industrial applications such as variable speed motor drives, wind power generation, solar power generation, electric vehicles,...

The aim of this unit is to provide students with expertise in the design and analysis of power electronic circuits for a variety of practical applications. The unit covers a wide range of power electronic switching devices and converter circuits which are used in many industrial applications such as variable speed motor drives, wind power generation, solar power generation, electric vehicles,...

This unit introduces you to the principles, practices and theories of public relations and places the profession in its societal and media contexts. You will become familiar with public relations writing and develop skills in gathering, organizing and presenting information. The dual emphasis on practical matters and their underpinning theory will allow you to develop an understanding and...

Recent global events and a dynamic media landscape have highlighted the importance of public relations (PR) practitioners as a central component of contemporary strategic communications practice. This unit will develop your understanding of historical, theoretical, and practical approaches to public relations management and strategy. You will be able to apply these concepts and principles to your...

This unit introduces students to the fundamental concepts and methods relevant to health science and research literacy, offering perspectives from a range of health professions and fields of medical research. It will equip students with the skills to locate, evaluate, and assess the validity of scientific information, and will help students to develop scientific communication skills. Students...

The lectures examine aspects of overt social behaviour, such as two-person encounters, behaviour in small and large groups and inter-group relations. Research in social cognition, which studies people’s perceptions and interpretations of the social world, will also be presented. Lecture topics include: attribution theory, decision-making, and social dilemmas; social aspects of emotion; the...