ATS3967 Health communications management
Faculty of Arts
ATS3967 Health communications management is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3967
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3967
No unit lists ATS3967 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of second-year Arts units.
Overview
In this unit you will consider the communicative dimensions of public health issues, and how they are enmeshed within broader socio-economic relationships and structures. Drawing on case studies, best practice and scholarly research in the field, you will critically evaluate a diverse range of health communication initiatives from different regions and sectors. You will also engage with media training and gain expertise in designing and executing effective communication strategies for diverse health issues.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- In-Class Participation ActivityExercise10%
- Case StudyWritten30%
- SimulationDemonstration30%
- ReportWritten30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
critically analyse the social and communicative dimensions of public health issues, showing a deep understanding of complex theories, concepts, ideas and arguments;
- 2
plan and execute original communication projects, communicating arguments with clarity, and demonstrating a critical understanding of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches to medicine and healthcare;
- 3
think and analyse reflectively and ethically about the role of knowledge and power in the arena of medicine and health;
- 4
communicate your findings in a range of academic and professional formats.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS3967 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Mugdha Rai
- Mr Matt Mitchell
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Mugdha Rai
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3967?
ATS3967 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3967 offered?
In 2026, ATS3967 runs in Semester 2 at Caulfield.
How much work is ATS3967?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS3967 have an exam?
No. ATS3967 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3967?
ATS3967 is part of Health humanities.