ATSGC1369 Understanding University Learning
Through a critical examination of student transitions into university, new students gain an understanding of the skills, attitudes and behaviours necessary to experience success in higher education. Developing and maintaining academic momentum at university requires more than the adaption of existing study skills or the acquisition of new skills. It requires students to understand the nature of universities, their academic culture, and the different disciplinary requirements of academic study. Utilising the experiences of successful past students and international educational research, this unit demystifies the nature, benefits and requirements of university study for new students. Topics include: the differences between studying at university and other learning environments; developing an appropriate student identity; the importance of developing an appreciation of disciplinary discourse conventions; how to conduct independent research; the centrality of critical thinking in university; the transferability and relevance of university learning skills to the workplace; and the educational and workplace benefits of graduate attributes.
Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).
2025 contribution amount* $2,124
2025 grandfathered contribution amount* $997
Grandfathered contribution amount - if you are a continuing student, who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
* For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.
