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Unit Overview
- Description
Social marketing applies marketing principles to influence behaviours that benefit individuals and society, addressing critical issues such as public health, environmental sustainability, and social justice. But how do we craft campaigns that effectively inspire positive behaviour change? This unit will answer that question, immersing students in real-world social marketing challenges and strategies. Students will explore how to identify target behaviours, segment audiences, and develop compelling value propositions that resonate with diverse groups. Additionally, students will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate social marketing campaigns, equipping you with the strategic and creative tools necessary to tackle societal issues and drive meaningful change
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2025 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 3 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) critically reflect on the principles of social marketing and the various functions of behaviour change campaigns; (2) evaluate the effectiveness of the various components of a social marketing campaign and how they interact; (3) recommend creative strategies and tactics to design, implement, and evaluate social marketing initiatives; (4) demonstrate competencies to work effectively in diverse teams to address societal challenges; (5) deliver effective oral presentations in a marketing context; (6) produce clear and concise written communication tailored to different audiences and purposes; and (7) demonstrate an understanding of ethical decision making and sustainability issues.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) participation; (2) project; and (3) exam. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Jo Sneddon
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Successful completion ofMKTG1203 Introduction to Marketing
- Contact hours
- up to 3 hours per week
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.