Undergraduate TAS-XAB011A-2021
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Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
QS RANKING 2021
19
Times Higher Education Ranking 2021
25
Subject details
Please note: This subject coding (TAS-XAB011A) is only available to students studying the Undergraduate Certificate in University Preparation.
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Apply skills, techniques and strategies for learning within the university environment
- Critically reflect on your learning experiences and skills’ development
- Describe and analyse how you fit into the University of Tasmania as a student
- Apply practical and academic skills and strategies to learn independently and work collaboratively with others
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- Purpose
- Your Pathway
- RPL and Personal History
- Reflective Model
- Design Thinking
- Hobbies and Interests
- Strength-Based Approach
- Personal Strengths
- Designing Your Life Concepts
- Student Wellbeing Guest Lecture
- Engagement and Flow
- Resilience Strategies
- Transferable Skills
- Career Pathway
- Motivation
- Goal Setting Theory and Practice
- Time Management and Productivity
- Deep Work
- Building Good Study Habits
- Critical Thinking
- Media Literacy and Fake News
- Australian Bushfires
- Problem-Solving Strategies
- UTAS Careers Team
- Investigating Careers and Industry
- Assessment Strategies
- Rubrics
- Collaboration and Teamwork
In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TAS-UPP-CTF-2021
Special requirements
No special requirements
This subject provides underpinning skills, techniques, and strategies to prepare you for university-level study. You will learn practical skills and be introduced to concepts that you will apply in other units of study. These include effective study techniques, note-taking methods, reflective writing, giving oral presentations, time and stress management strategies, revision techniques, and exam preparation. In addition, you will explore theories surrounding motivation, critical thinking, and culture shock. The overarching aim of this subject is to support you to develop your learning style, and to be successful in your future university studies.
- Written portfolio (70%)
- Individual oral presentation (30%)