Guide to assessment items

Guidelines for preparing the assessment tasks as well as assessment criteria are available on iLearn. The assessment tasks are compulsory in this unit. Each assessment task has a due date listed in the Unit Guide and on the iLearn site and students are expected to submit their work on time.

Special Consideration

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – 5 marks out of 100 credit will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted seven days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical issue. 

This late penalty will apply to non-timed sensitive assessment (incl essays, reports, posters, portfolios, journals, recordings etc). Late submission of time sensitive tasks (such as tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, scheduled practical assessments/labs etc) will only be addressed by the unit convenor in a Special consideration application. Special Consideration outcome may result in a new question or topic. The link to locate relevant information and to request Special Consideration can be found via this link Special Consideration - Eligibility | MQ Sydney. 

Word Limit Penalty

A penalty of 5% will be applied to written submissions that are under or over the stated word count length by more than 10%.

Unit Requirements and Expectations

For in-person tutorial times and classrooms please consult the MQ Timetable website. This website will display up-to-date information on your classes. For any variations on this information, please consult the PBHIS/PBHIX1102 iLearn website (which is accessible at the commencement of teaching session).

1. Lectures: There is a pre-recorded 1-hour lecture each week for 12 weeks of the session released via Echo360. There is also a short, pre-recorded Industry Expert In Conversation each week, along with readings to complete via Leganto. It is expected that all students will review these learning materials. You are expected to reflect this commitment to learning this content in your assessments.
2. Tutorials and Discussion Forum: There are 2-hour tutorials (for Internal students) and a Discussion Forum (for External Students) for 12 weeks of the session. It is expected that all students will participate actively. A unit like this, drawing on such a broad range of material and different perspectives, works best when everyone brings their thoughts to the table. Participation in tutorials and in the Discussion Forum is considered a vital and rewarding part of the unit.

Technology Used and Required

The unit has an iLearn page which can be accessed via your iLearn login. A personal computer and internet access are therefore required. Basic computer skills (e.g., internet browsing) and skills in word processing are also a requirement. You should also familiarise yourself with Adobe Express for your assessments, which is free and available to all students. Technical issues will not be accepted as a ground for Special Consideration applications. If your device is not compatible with Adobe Express, you can use other open source software.

Available on iLearn one week before tutorials commence in Session 1.

This unit is new and running for the first time in 2026.

This unit is intended for all students, including those with disabilities, illness, injuries, impairments, or any other condition that tends to negatively affect one’s equal access to education. If, at any point in the session, you find yourself not able to fully access the space, content, and experience of this course, you are welcome (but not required) to contact the unit convener.

For students with accessibility requirements, you are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services to ensure that we, as an institution, are supporting your learning. By making a plan through Accessibility Services, you can ensure accommodation without disclosing any information to your course convenors.

There are also a range of resources on campus that serve to support and improve student learning and wellbeing, including the Learning Skills Unit, Peer Support programs, resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, English Language support, and Student Wellbeing support and resources. Please reach out to these programs or contact the unit convener directly for further information.