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) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2025 student contribution amount: $2,124
2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $997
* 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.