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FEAFN1001 Successful Learning at University

This course engages first year university students with the complex concepts of student identities, learner agency, learner mindset and motivation, and links these concepts to successful learning. Students will critically examine the nature and functions of universities, the culture and expectations at university, and university students as active and politically informed individuals. From a personal and professional standpoint, students will examine the experiences and motivations of people in accessing higher education and how universities are responding (or should respond) to the needs of students with diverse backgrounds. The course will enable students to consider the nature of knowledge and basic learning theories. By completing this introductory course undergraduate students will develop an array of basic academic, personal and professional skills and learning strategies. These include, but are not limited to - understanding their learning strengths and preferences, developing metacognition, ensuring academic integrity, locating and using academic literature, digital literacies, goal setting and time management, and recognising the resources and facilities that exist within the university environment that can be utilised to assist personal learning.

Credit points
15
EFTSL
0.125
Band
Band 1

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: $578


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $578

* 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.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website. 

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website