Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,698 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
A student visa requires a full-time CRICOS-registered course, and single subjects have no CRICOS registration. If you’re studying in Australia on a student visa, you’ll need a full qualification instead.
See CRICOS-registered alternativesThis subject was previously known as Internet Communities and Social Networks . Digital and social media offer many opportunities for people to create and share media content and information, engage in social interaction, and build communities and networks. Social media platforms now play a major role in bringing people together - whether to connect with others with shared experiences or interests, maintain social relationships, advance political causes, or for commercial and self-branding purposes. In this subject, you will investigate the opportunities and possibilities, as well as harms and social problems, that arise in relation to social media communities and networks. You will develop knowledge and skills to become more thoughtful and effective in navigating such. This knowledge is key for digital content creation, policy development work, and online community and network building. Further Information: List of topics is indicative and subject to minor change prior to the start of each Study Period. 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 Integrity module .
Social Media, Communities and Networks is a standalone subject at Curtin University in WA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Curtin University before enrolling.
Curtin University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Curtin University before enrolling.
