Found 1095 study abroad units
JSB180 Deviance and Social Justice
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- School/discipline
- School of Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The study of deviance delves into key elements of criminology and justice studies, including the creation and violation of laws, the scrutiny of issues related to marginalised social groups and activities, and other significant social justice matters. Drawing on a range of real-world problem-solving approaches, this unit encourages you to critically evaluate “deviance” (often manifesting as a societal issue or contested behaviour), questioning why certain activities and social groups are deemed deviant while others are not in different historical and cultural settings. The unit investigates social and legal responses for managing and regulating deviance and addresses crucial associated issues in social justice, such as gender equality and racial discrimination.
QUT013 QUT You: Human Agency in the Digital World
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
In a world where so much of our activity is in digital environments, it is vital to understand how digital systems influence our choices, attention and behaviour, and how we can stay in control of them. This unit helps you recognise the psychological processes that shape your digital experiences and how digital tools can both support and undermine your personal and professional goals. You’ll explore social media, games, and online marketing to understand their risks, opportunities and real potential for positive use. Through hands‑on and collaborative activities, you’ll learn to navigate digital environments on your own terms and design habits that support your values, wellbeing and future professional practice.
KAB120 Open Studio: Image and Process
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- School/discipline
- Visual Arts
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit focuses on experimental approaches to 2D art through hands-on explorations of drawing, painting, printmaking, collage and photography. This unit situates image-making within cultural, historical and theoretical visual arts contexts, examining how images convey ideas and reflect diverse artistic practices and cultural perspectives. In the studio, you'll build conceptual and technical skills by testing methods, challenging assumptions and expanding your visual language. These practical processes are supported by critical thinking, contextual research and reflective writing to help you understand how your own image‑making sits within broader artistic frameworks. Through creating a process folio and an independent 2D artwork series, you will strengthen your ability to generate visual ideas, develop creative processes and refine image-making in ways that reflect your creative voice.
HLB001 Health Needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
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- School/discipline
- School of Public Health and Social Work
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit takes a holistic perspective to engage you in exploring the historical, socio-cultural, political and cultural beliefs that influence Indigenous health and well-being in Australia today. You will be supported to develop your skills, knowledge and understanding of Indigenous health and well-being utilising a population health approach to addressing health disparities and applying evidence based care within the framework of the social determinants of health.
QUT010 QUT You: People with Robots
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
What does the future look like in a world where robots provide support and care to older people, drive public transport, work alongside us in health and manufacturing settings, or greet us at a restaurant? Distinct from industrial robots, collaborative robots are uniquely designed to be easy to use and safe for people to work with. The ways in which collaborative robots are designed, used, and adopted can have significant impact on future societies. In this unit we will focus on physical robots that interact with people. We will design and evaluate collaborative robot concepts in response to real world challenges and examine their impact on people and robot collaboration. We will imagine what an ethical, sustainable, and socially just future could look like where people and robots work together in relation to your future career. In doing so you will be better equipped to engage with and critique the role that collaborative robots might have in your life.
QUT002 QUT You: Walking on Country
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
In this unit, you will explore the place in which QUT is situated, reflect on its culture both past and present, and discover knowledge embedded in place. Meeanjin, also known as Brisbane, is Country to the Turrbal and Yugara peoples, and home for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, affectionately regarded as the Brisbane Blacks. This unit will allow you to ‘choose your own adventure’ to explore the varying ways in which to think of the significance of place, geologically, historically, culturally, and politically. You will experience an unsettling of the primacy of ‘Western’ framings of knowledge, environment, community and climate. In so doing, you will gain a deeper understanding of the oldest continuous living culture in the world, the sophistication and strength of Indigenous world views, and arrive at a fuller appreciation of the value of co-existing knowledge systems which can help us as we journey to a sustainable and racially just society.
QUT003 QUT You: Real Action for Real Change
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Health
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Real world challenges such as climate change, health epidemics, data or food security are by their very nature complex. Solutions require both large scale changes through government and commercial sectors, but also locally driven action that is tailored to the nuances of a community. In this QUT You unit, you will develop an action plan related to a social, health, political or environmental real world challenge of interest. You will employ critical and creative thinking to drive positive impact. Generative AI technologies will be explored to further develop your change ideas. Your discoveries will identify the challenges, reasons for a lack of action, and likely areas of intervention that may result in a meaningful change to attitudes, technologies, and/or behaviour. Through supported classes, you will create a locally driven action plan to engage, educate, and encourage meaningful change from members of the general public or a relevant community.
KAB130 Open Studio: Object/Space
Unit information
- School/discipline
- Visual Arts
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit focuses on experimental approaches to 3D art through hands-on explorations of sculpture, assemblage, environments and installation. You will examine object‑based and spatial art practices, and how contemporary sculpture expands into social, environmental and public art. Practical investigations are grounded in historical, theoretical and cultural contexts, including Indigenous Australians' perspectives. In the studio and fabrication workshop, you will develop conceptual and technical skills. Through exploratory making, critical analysis and contextual research you will produce an independent folio and a major 3D artwork that supports the development of your creative practice.
QUT001 QUT You: Artificial Intelligence in the Real World
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Engineering
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
You engage with Artificial Intelligence (AI) daily, perhaps unknowingly, through search engines, social media, and streaming services. It is increasingly likely that you will apply AI tools in your future career, regardless of your field. But without any understanding of how AI systems are built and tested, how do you know that you can trust them? In this unit you will explore what AI is, how it’s developed, and its potential pitfalls. You will learn to decipher AI jargon, to probe AI systems to understand their capabilities and limitations, consider how AI may impact your future career, and the challenges present in ensuring that AI acts in a fair and ethical manner. You will explore AI concepts and methods through interactive demonstrations and real-world tools which will demonstrate the possibilities and problems with AI, and its broad applicability across fields including Engineering, Business, Health, Law and Design.
QUT006 QUT You: The Art of Pitching
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Business and Law
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Whether we are presenting a creative, experimental project, a scientific discovery, or business opportunity, pitching is a valuable, life-long skill that we typically learn through trial and error. Brilliant ideas don’t sell themselves. To survive and thrive in this globalised and competitive market, it’s vital to be able to communicate our ideas concisely, creatively, and persuasively to diverse audiences and gain their support. In this unit you will learn how to develop and deliver a pitch that inspires diverse audiences and leaves a lasting positive impression. Researching topics that have personal and real-world significance, you will be guided by the teaching team and learn how to concisely and confidently communicate your ideas in innovative and compelling ways. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit have application across academic and professional contexts.
QUT007 QUT You: Fighting 'Fake News'
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
The modern world is a minefield of misinformation. Without a suite of skills to critique the information we receive, we are all potentially prey to deception and misinformation from a variety of sources, including academic, media and social sources. In this unit, you will learn how to evaluate the reliability of information to make informed decisions. You will learn to identify hidden agendas, biases, and influences behind the messages we receive. You will question your own views, their origins, and their ongoing sources of influence. This unit will equip you to make informed decisions and take responsible actions. This involves critical self-reflection, and an understanding of the tricks that can be used to bypass your usual critical thinking skills. You will also develop a set of criteria on which the value of evidence and arguments can be judged. Media and technology use will be a particular focus, as we examine the personal influences which shape our views.
QUT004 QUT You: Living and Working Collaboratively, Ethically, and Inclusively
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
We are living in an increasingly diverse, interconnected, and constantly evolving world. Understanding who we are and how our world view affects others is critical to our ability to work effectively with diverse teams and to make decisions that are good for everyone. Deliberative problem-solving and ethical decision-making are transferable skills that can be applied to our future studies, careers, and even our day-to-day lives. Through your active engagement in games, debates, and decision-making challenges drawn from a broad range of professional contexts, you will learn the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and resolve real world problems in ways that work for as many people as possible. The aim is to prepare you for life beyond university, both professionally and personally, so that you -- our future leaders -- can shape a better world for us all.
QUT005 QUT You: Seeing Me, Seeing You: Skills for a Diverse World
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- School/discipline
- Faculty of Health
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
We both live and work in a diverse and multi-cultural society. To be successful in your professional and personal lives you need to recognise and appreciate the impact that your own identity and the identity of others contributes to our social interactions and relationships. This unit provides you with skills to become more culturally aware in your communication and express yourself in a confident, but respectful manner. By learning about the intricate nature of culture, language and power, and how they contribute to engagement with others, you will be better able to form meaningful and connected relationships. You will also learn to apply skills including observation, empathy, communication and social connection to understand and address power imbalances in personal and work relationships. These skills will enable you to work effectively in diverse teams and to foster inclusive environments in both personal and professional settings.
QUT009 QUT You: Data Science for Society
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Data is part of the fabric of our modern societies with almost all aspects of our lives influenced, for better or worse, by systems that are fundamentally data-driven. As individuals, we often unknowingly contribute enormous quantities of data to these systems through our use of smart devices, wearables, and online platforms. Understanding the power and limitations of the rapidly growing field of data science is more important than ever before. In this unit, you will identify sources of bias, error, and misinterpretation within the data science pipeline and the potential consequences of data-driven decision-making if these sources are left unchecked. This grounding in fundamental principles of data science will empower you to think critically and ethically about these systems and how they affect us. Regardless of your career or discipline, you have a role to play in ensuring data-driven systems are built that align with our personal values and the values of our society.
CVB210 Introduction to Analytical Science
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The unit introduces students to the principles and methods of making quality measurements in the context of chemical analysis and calibration. Students will gain relevant 'hands-on' experience from the practical and workshop programs, which will enable them to understand the theory in the context of 'real world' examples. The practical component involves a representative examples of wet-chemical and instrumental exercises that provide an introduction to Analytical Chemistry and practical experience for students pursuing any area of Science, Health and Engineering that needs quantitative chemical measurements. Skills developed in the unit will be important for students aiming gain an understanding of the internationally-recognised quality framework for chemical testing and calibration, the ISO/IEC 17025.
CVB215 Criminalistics and Physical Evidence
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the current technologies used by crime scene investigators to investigate crime scene and identify evidence. This unit will introduce the students to the realm of forensics and its role in criminal investigations. The student will be introduced to the fundamentals of chemical and physical sciences used for evidence collection, preservation and analysis. The unit will bring to the students hands-on experience in crime scene investigations, questioned documents and fingerprinting.
CVB216 Forensic Analytical Techniques
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Forensic Chemistry is dedicated to the screening and quantification of any substance, compound or material that may be abused or cause harm to humans, environment or infrastructure. A forensic chemist is a professional chemist who analyzes unknown substances and other forms of evidence using advanced chemical technologies. The forensics scientist uses in-depth scientific knowledge to interpret the anlaysis results and arrive to correct non-biased conclusions on the evidence. In the Forensic Analytical Techniques unit, students will gain expertise in all the major branches of chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical and especially analytical & bio-analytical) as related to forensic investigations. The analytical aspect of the course has been broadened from a more traditional chemistry focus to include modern and special types of analysis of importance to forensic science.
PYB321 Introduction to the Psychology of Trauma
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- School/discipline
- School of Psychology and Counselling
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
More than half the population experiences trauma across the lifetime. Trauma is acknowledged as playing a key role in the development of mental and physical health issues. There is an increased understanding and interest in society around the prevalence and impact of trauma including domestic violence, child abuse, sudden bereavement and war. Despite this, most professionals across disciplines including psychology, social work, education and law, receive no systematic training in trauma. This introductory unit provides you with foundational knowledge about the psychology of trauma and vicarious trauma as it applies to people who experience trauma firsthand or those in professions likely to assist people who have experienced trauma. This elective complements learning across disciplines including social work, psychology, law, education and nursing. The unit is linked to core psychology units PYB100 and PYB102 and is linked to PYB304 regarding neurobiological aspects of trauma.
CVB201 Inorganic Chemistry
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The fascinating and diverse chemistry of transition metals and main group elements is explored in detail from the fundamentals of electronic structure and bonding through to metal complex structure, symmetry, isomerism and chirality, magnetism, reaction mechanisms and molecular orbital theory. Learning is enhanced through a range of practical laboratory activities that enable understanding of theory through experiment. Core laboratory skills in the handling and synthesis of a wide variety of metal complexes will be developed and techniques such as magnetometry, UV-visible spectroscopy and spectropolarimetry will be introduced and used to discern metal complex structure and function. The knowledge and skills developed in this unit underpin further studies in physical, organic and coordination chemistry.
CVB202 Analytical Chemistry
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces modern chemical analysis, including a selection of standard instrumental techniques, which are firmly linked to the theory and practice of the discipline in a modern, working laboratory. You will gain essential analytical and deductive skills for chemical science as well as laboratory-based experience in sampling, treatment of samples, principles and practice of making high-quality chemical measurements with chromatographic and spectroscopic instrumentation. This unit further develops your knowledge and technical laboratory skills in chemical instrumentation and analysis, enabling ethical decision-making in various industries. It links to previous work in CVB101 General Chemistry and prepares you for the final semester major capstone unit CVB304 Chemistry Research Project.
CVB203 Physical Chemistry
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is a developmental unit that covers concepts that determine how chemical systems behave. It covers the discrete nature of atoms and molecules through spectroscopy, and develops understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of chemical processes. Theoretical and practical-based approaches are to develop understanding of the nature of the physical properties and dynamic transformations of matter essential to all branches of chemistry and to other disciplines based on physical materials, or that use and rely on chemical reactions. This unit builds on knowledge and practical skills introduced in CVB101 General Chemistry, it expands on the concepts introduced in CVB101 and prepares for CVB302 Applied Physical Chemistry.
CVB204 Organic Structure and Mechanisms
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- School/discipline
- School of Chemistry and Physics
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds on the organic chemistry knowledge and laboratory skills gained in CVB101 and CVB102. The deeper understanding of reaction mechanisms, instrumental characterisation and stereochemistry are important in facets of all subsequent chemistry units. This unit aims to demonstrate how structure of organic molecules can influence chemical reactivity and the observed molecular spectroscopy. Perhaps most importantly, this unit will be used as the foundation for advanced studies in organic chemistry and potentially your capstone research project.
DFB104 Design and Sustainability
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- School/discipline
- Fashion
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the environmental, economic and social dimensions of design through a sustainability lens. Students will critically examine the impact of materials, production systems, consumption behaviours, supply chains, and end-of-life practices across a range of industries. Emphasis is placed on developing a systems-thinking mindset and the ability to identify leverage points for change. The unit equips students with the knowledge and skills to embed sustainability into design processes and strategic decision-making.
DFB102 Introduction to Fashion Communication
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- School/discipline
- Fashion
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides an introduction to fashion communication and is intended to provide foundational knowledge and skills to pursue further studies in fashion communication. It aims to develop your understanding of fashion as both an everyday cultural form and a complex global industry. Learning in this unit will be important in order to gain an overview of the global fashion system and fashion cultures. You will develop and practise foundational fashion communication skills alongside learning how to apply key theoretical ideas to understanding fashion. This unit will provide you with the conceptual basis to pursue further studies in fashion communication.
CAB230 Web Computing
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
The World Wide Web is the most important platform for software systems and an integral part of modern life. Many companies owe their existence to the web, through applications deployed over the Internet using web protocols. All IT professionals require a good understanding of the web and its architecture, especially software developers and those tasked with maintaining and implementing web-based software systems. This unit is a technical introduction to modern web computing. You will design and implement clean and responsive user interfaces, taking account of accessibility and internationalisation. We will provide an introduction to JavaScript and you will use it throughout the semester, gaining practical experience with HTML, CSS and frameworks such as React on the client side, and node.js, Express and the node ecosystem on the server side. You will explore security threats and their mitigation and gain practical experience deploying an internet facing web server using HTTPS.
CJB105 Shortform News Production
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- School/discipline
- Journalism
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Journalists must be able to produce content that engages audiences across a range of formats and platforms. In this unit, you will develop the ability to successfully perform a range of newsgathering activities, including interviewing and live blogging. Drawing on this newsgathering activity, you will produce under ‘real world’ deadlines professional quality audio and video content that is suitable for TV, radio, or digital platforms. You will also apply multimedia skills to produce transmedia content that supports contemporary journalism practices, and create digital communication content that engages and/or persuades audiences. In addition to producing content, you will undertake editorial roles that support successful short form news production, and understand the value of community and collaboration in the multifaceted practice of contemporary journalism.
CJB101 Foundations of Journalism
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- School/discipline
- Journalism
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit provides you with foundational knowledge of what ‘journalism’ means today as both a professional practice and cultural form. You will learn about the changing role of journalism in society, how journalism underpins (and undermines) democracy, and be introduced to journalism ethics and law. You will learn how the business activities of media companies shape news values, and how they employ contemporary practices of story selection and verification. Against this industrial context, you will begin to learn journalistic writing conventions and apply effective reporting techniques. In doing so, this unit equips you with the essential knowledge and tools for you to understand and thrive in a complex and dynamic communication industry.
IGB283 Game Engine Theory and Application
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- School/discipline
- School of Computer Science
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces the theory, mathematics and practice of computer graphics and games. You will develop intermediate games-programming knowledge and skills through practical work with industry-standard 3D game engines. You will also explore how generative artificial intelligence (genAI) and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can support related game-development workflows.
DYB121 Introducing Design Fabrication
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- School/discipline
- School of Design
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This introductory hands-on unit explores concepts, skills and methods required to prototype and fabricate physical objects from your design ideas. Designers need to consider the capabilities of fabrication, associated processes and equipment, and materials available to produce a physical prototype of their design ideas. From this perspective, design fabrication is problem centric and requires a rationale behind the choice of materials and processes, an understanding of the quality of the fabrication outcome as part of an iterative process or for its temporal qualities for concept evaluation, as well as consideration of the ethics of fabrication. The foundational design fabrication skills acquired in this unit will be further developed in subsequent design units in the program.
JSB226 Professional Misconduct and Abuse: Identification and Response
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- School/discipline
- School of Justice
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
Unit synopsis
Criminology often focusses on what is called ‘street crime’. However, a whole new area is finally being investigated: institutional and professional crime. This will be the focus for this unit. Professional misconduct (PM)/Professional sexual misconduct (PSM) encompasses power-based abuses and crimes within professional institutions and workplaces. Structural conditions enable institutionalised abuse and often prevent reporting and remedial action. Professional misconduct exists in various forms such as financial, legal, promotional, journalistic, sexual, religious, and medical. Accordingly, perpetrators may be found across powerful institutions and workplaces: sports trainers, lawyers, movie producers, therapists, journalists, clergy, professors, or government ministers. In this unit you will learn to identify when and how misconduct and abuse occur, how perpetrators and institutions react when exposed, and methods for prevention and improved responses.