Units

In this capstone course, you will engage with RMIT community and industry partners in a collaborative and transdisciplinary problem-solving environment to explore and constructively respond to global challenges using collaboration and desig…

In this course, you will approach sport as one possible 'everyday' way to examine themes of equity and social change in terms of gender, class, race and ability and how it sits in relation to power and forms of social contestation.

In this course, you will explore the intricate relationship between the media, crime, and culture. Starting with traditional media forms like newspaper reporting to Hollywood blockbusters to the contemporary true crime, you will consider ho…

In this course, you will explore the intersections of mental health, cognitive impairment and the criminal justice system. Designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge for professional practice, the course addresses a range of…

This course examines the various ways in which psychologists, as well as psychological theories and methods, contribute to the study of crime, criminal behaviour and the processes of criminal justice. We consider several key domains of fore…

The infusion of digital technology into contemporary society has had significant effects for everyday life and for everyday crimes. Digital Criminology is an interdisciplinary scholarly investigation extending beyond traditional topics of c…

Victimology refers to the study of victims, victimisation, and victim experiences. In this course you will learn about victims of criminal and other harms in the context of the Australian legal and support systems, as well as media and soci…

In this course you will explore the idea of social 'deviance', with a focus on the ways that normality and difference are controlled and contested in society. You will learn about different theories and concepts of deviance, with a particul…

This course explores the construction of illicit drugs in Australia from sociological, historical, policy and cultural perspectives. It examines the evolving nature of drug use alongside responses from law enforcement and policy makers. Thr…

In this course, you will explore the experiences of incarcerated individuals to help design a more human-centered prison system. Using design thinking methodologies, you will analyse and empathise with the challenges of a prison process. Th…

In this unit, you will learn the anatomical and physiological foundations essential for understanding speech, language, and swallowing functions required for speech pathology practice. You will study the structure and function of the respir…

This unit provides an essential foundation for your journey as a speech pathologist, focusing on the development of professional identity and the values that underpin contemporary practice. You will learn about the roles of speech pathologi…

This unit introduces students to quantitative and qualitative research design, ethical conduct and statistical analysis used in the exercise and sport science fields. Students will search for literature and critically appraise the quality o…

This unit examines the theoretical basis of motor control and learning as well as the application of this theory to the production of movement across the lifespan in healthy, aging and after injury populations.

This unit provides students with the Australian physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines and contemporary methods for the measurement of physical activity and sedentary behaviour across the lifespan from a social ecological pers…

In this unit, you will gain foundational knowledge in linguistics and phonetics, focusing on the structure and function of language and speech sounds. You will explore key concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pra…

In this unit you will be introduced to the developmental foundations, clinical features, and evidence-based management of speech sound disorders in children. You will explore typical speech sound acquisition and discuss the characteristics…

This unit is designed to build your knowledge about essential principles of assessment and treatment planning in speech pathology practices. You will discuss the impact of communication and swallowing problems on a person’s ability to parti…

In this unit, you will develop your knowledge and skills in research literacy, which will support clinical decision-making and evidence-based speech pathology practice. You will learn how to combine the different aspects of evidence-based p…

In this unit, you will analyse how communication and swallowing develops across the lifespan and illustrate how cultural-linguistic and psychosocial factors shape these processes. You will discuss key psychological theories relevant to spee…

You will gain knowledge of motor speech disorders across the lifespan, including dysarthria and apraxia. You will learn to identify, assess, and manage these disorders using evidence-based approaches. You will explore the neurological found…

This unit investigates the fundamental principles of biomechanics associated with human movement. Kinematic and kinetic principles will be applied to sporting and everyday movements to improve performance, improve health or reduce injury. S…

This unit extends students’ knowledge of human movement. Students will apply their knowledge by undertaking a project that consolidates their understanding by integrating their knowledge of functional anatomy, biomechanics, motor learning a…

You will learn about (developmental) language disorders in children, including their characteristics, risk factors, and impact on learning and participation. You will develop skills to assess language development, interpret findings, and pl…

You will be introduced to the principles and expectations of professional practice in speech pathology. You will explore topics such as clinical governance, ethical decision-making, documentation, and workplace communication. You will exami…

This capstone unit enables students to draw on the sub-disciplines of exercise and sport science to design, implement and evaluate a research question. Students will use their research method and statistical analysis skills as well as their…

This unit introduces students to the varying aspects of government and corporate involvement in sport. It determines the relationship between corporate groups, sports organisations and government bodies to examine the potential for growth w…

This unit will introduce the principles, concepts and applications of psychology to: (i) participation in Physical Activity and Exercise, as these relate to 'health' and (ii) Performance in Sporting contexts. The primary objective is to fac…

This unit introduces marketing as an integral part of sport business the delivery of sport services, and the building of sport brands. In the sporting environment, there is a growing need to understand the roles of marketing and branding, a…

This unit introduces students to data analytics (finding meaningful patterns in data sets) and its use in a range of sport business contexts. Students will gain experience in how to source and appraise data captured in various sport setting…