Advanced Scientific Communication | Federation University

SCCOR2200 Advanced Scientific Communication

Advanced Scientific Communication equips students with advanced skills in scientific communication, emphasising accuracy, clarity, and audience awareness. Students will learn to identify, evaluate, and synthesise credible sources of scientific information, manage scientific data effectively, and present complex information using professional oral, visual, and written formats. The unit connects students with an active research group, providing authentic opportunities to explore the critical role of communication in scientific practice and research impact. Learning activities include a combination of guided tasks and project-based work, undertaken both individually and collaboratively, to develop expertise in time management, teamwork, and ethical professional behaviour. As all students will be embedded in a research environment, unit coordinator approval is required before enrolment to ensure an appropriate placement is confirmed.

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* $1,192
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,192

^ 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. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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