The purpose of the Academic Communication Skills module is to develop the communication skills and general understanding of tertiary institutions necessary to effectively undertake an academic course of study. The module focuses on developing and applying academic communication skills in practical educational situations. The module also develops generic communication skills that will benefit students in future career pathways and equip them for successful participation in employment.

In this module students are required to demonstrate an ability to work independently and an ability to actively participate in communication forums. Students are also required to demonstrate that they understand the expectations and frameworks for communication in a tertiary institution.