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Non-Award MUR-EQU081-2022
Learning Uni Style
Give your university preparation a boost as you develop the skills you’ll need to succeed. Work on areas including time management, study techniques, note taking, research and referencing, while you get a taste of university culture.
$400 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 11 Jul 2022
- 19 Sep 2022
QS RANKING 2022
27
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
30
Subject details
At the completion of this subject students will be able to have:
- study skills such as time management and organisation and interpersonal communication
- academic skills including academic reading, writing, oral communication, critical thinking, information seeking and management, and use of learning technologies (e.g. computers and libraries)
- conceptual understandings of: the nature, process and possibilities of university study,
- attributes that promote success at university such as persistence, self-management and commitment.
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- Study skills
Others
English competence as per Murdoch University policy is a prerequisite requirement of this subject.
Additional requirements
- Equipment requirements - Need ability to record video and voice (this can be the inbuilt camera and microphone of their computer).
Learning Uni Style is the first subject in the FlexiTrack university preparation course that qualifies you to apply directly for any undergraduate degree at Murdoch University that has an indicative ATAR of 70 or less. It is designed to develop skills that are relevant to any degree program. This subject consists of a series of engaging topics, interactive activities and assignments which introduce students to university culture and build on academic skills such as reading and note-making and referencing.
Please Note: This subject is only available for Domestic Students.
Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.
- Appropriate Referencing and Paraphrasing Quiz (10%)
- Reading Summary (20%)
- Reflective Writing Piece: Opinion vs Position (30%)
- Module Reflective Video Learning Journal (5 minutes in total) (30%)
- Multiple Choice Mini Quizzes (10%)
- Reflective Blog (0%)
Current study term: 10 Jul 22 to 16 Sep 22
Textbooks are not required.
Next study term: 18 Sep 22 to 25 Nov 22
Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.