Critical and digital literacy | Federation University

BAXDC1005 Critical and digital literacy

This Introductory unit provides skills and knowledge for critically engaging with digital information in the public and academic spheres. Drawing approaches from the humanities and social sciences, the unit is designed for students in any study area to gain essential analytical and critical thinking skills. Students learn to analyse forms of persuasion and discourse in non-fiction media content and to examine alternative stances and points of view. The role of critical thinking in the digital era is explored in various contexts, including AI-generated content. Topics include how visual and verbal language shape our understanding of the world, the public sphere in the digital era, human collaboration with technology, and the reliability of digital content. Examples studied include photos, documentaries and user-generated content.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $2,175
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $997

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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