Foundation Studies: Communication and Social Context - Plan FS022COM

Foundation Studies: Communication and Social Context - Plan FS022COM

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AU$31,750 (2026 total)

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Duration:
Full-time 1 year
Fees:

AU$31,750 (2026 total)

Next intake:
July, January
Location:
Melbourne City

CRICOS code: 108492M

To complete the program you must complete the following : All courses listed may not be available each semester.


This stream investigates views, behaviours and relationships which operate in society. Media, Global Studies and Creative Narratives develop your understanding of power and influence that affect your daily life influencing your thinking and shaping your opinion  


The use of thinking tools will generate a deeper analysis of situations and assist the development of responses. You will be asked to respond in a variety of formats including essays, oral presentations, debates and multimedia formats. 


Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Semester One: Complete the following Four (4) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Exploring Narratives 12 LANG1382 City Campus
Global Studies: Relationships and Trade 12 POLI1116 City Campus
Law and Society 12 LAW2616 City Campus
Media: Power and Persuasion 12 COMM2885 City Campus

AND

Semester Two: Complete the following Two (2) Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Comparative Texts 12 LANG1376 City Campus
Creative Narratives 12 LANG1379 City Campus

AND

Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Data Analytics 12 ISYS3452 City Campus
Marketing and Communication 12 MKTG1491 City Campus
Psychology 12 BESC1567 City Campus
Multimedia 12 COMM2882 City Campus

Foundation Studies is available to international students only

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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