Pre-requisite: Completion of Senior High School or Post Secondary diploma or degree
Pre-requisite: or equivalent, or work experience in the country of origin. English
Pre-requisite: language proficiency equivalent to IELT Band 6.
The unit is designed around the acquisition of effective student-life skills. An emphasis is placed on study and learning skills, life style, stress management and self motivation. The investigation of learning integrates the acquisition and organisation of knowledge and understqanding of learning with life skills. By focusing students' attention on the study and learning processes, individuals are made aware of their competencies and of the learning strategies required in tertiary study. Regular feedback and discussion helps them form an understanding of the nature of their own resources and how to learn in a purposeful, organised and appropriate way. The unit assumes that, if capable students are made aware of effective learning and study methods, and they can be guided to success in these matters, they will subsequently act to optimise their academic performance.