POPH30005 Communicating for Health, not Harm
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is POPH30005 hard?
POPH30005: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How health messages work against misinformation and industry marketing, ending with content for a real campus health campaign.
After it you can
- Recognise how companies use open and hidden marketing to shape health choices
- Plan a health communication strategy using evidence, ethics and equity
- Make health messages for a live campaign as part of a team
What you need first
POPH30003 and POPH30004
How it’s assessed
Assignments 45%, Presentations 45%, Participation 10%
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Quick answers
- When is POPH30005 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking POPH30005?
- Needs POPH30003 and POPH30004.
- Does POPH30005 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 45%, Presentations 45%, Participation 10%.
- How many class hours a week does POPH30005 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take POPH30005 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate POPH30005?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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