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Academic and Professional Communications
UndergraduateCUR-APC1002025
Immerse yourself in the world of academic reflection and discussion. Explore how to effectively wield language in professional arenas. Master academic referencing and research methods. Write essays and deliver oral presentations using clear language.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 25 May 2025
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed, No prior study
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 3 Mar 2025,
- 2 June 2025,
- 1 Sept 2025,
- 1 Dec 2025
- Price from
- $2,346
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Academic and Professional Communications
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- find, evaluate and synthesise information in specific contexts for scholarly and research purposes
- demonstrate critical, logical and reflective thinking skills appropriate to university study, including Indigenous perspectives
- complete a piece of academic writing that demonstrates an understanding of academic integrity in integrating print and/or visual texts
- articulate understandings of the language, concepts and practices of the learning context, and of themselves as students
- write and speak in clear, correct language appropriate to the discipline
- Learning for the future – how to find out more about your course and future career
- Making knowledge – creation, visual plagiarism, copyright, and attribution
- Thinking inwards – reflection and self-learning
- Innovating leaders – what makes someone influential in their field?
- Becoming an academic detective - critical thinking, problem-solving, and answering research questions.
- Communicating the big idea – arguments, persuasiveness, and ethics
- Poster presentation – prizes for best posters
- Working with AI
- Engaging with the real world – examples and primary research
- Active listening - giving, receiving, and using feedback as a professional
- Beyond “The End” – once your first draft is finished, then what?
This subject was previously known as HUM100 Engaging in the Humanities.
Research, written communication and oral presentation in academic and professional contexts. Develop reflective, critical and evaluative thinking and teamwork skills, and the ability to articulate the practices that lead to successful learning.
Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.
Find out more about the Academic Integritymodule.
- Poster and Reflection (20%)
- Essay or Report Outline (30%)
- Full Essay or Report (50%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
No entry requirements
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
CUR-BAS100 (Not currently available)
CUR-HUM100 (Not currently available)
CUR-CME102 (Not currently available)
CUR-CME130 (Not currently available)
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
Find out more information on Commonwealth Loans to understand what this means to your eligibility for financial support.
Student feedback
43 student respondents between 20 May 2024 - 17 Mar 2025.
93%of students felt the study load was manageable
93%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills
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