Some of the important characteristics of studying at University
- Learning to study independently
- Learning to work in teams
- Learning to engage in debates and discussions in which you can test your ideas and understanding
- Learning about different ways of thinking about the topics you are studying
- Learning to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
- Learning to research a topic, and to read and interpret different viewpoints on that topic
- Learning to develop arguments that can be supported by evidence
- Learning to respond creatively to a topic or to develop an idea in a creative way
- Learning to manage your time
- Learning to be self-motivated and initiating
Student Responsibilities
- Attend all classes regularly.
- Plan time and commitments to other activities to ensure that class readings, exercises and all pieces of assessment can be completed and submitted on time.
- Ensure that you are correctly enrolled for each semester.
- Make contact with their lecturer/s to discuss the problem if you are having difficulty, so that you can work out a way of dealing with the problem.
- If unable to attend class for more than one week make contact with the lecturer to inform them, and produce relevant documentation at the next class (in case of medical or other emergency).
- Treat other students and lecturers respectfully.
- When working on group activities or projects – take fair share of group workload and ensure that there is a clear understanding of what is to be done.
Student Rights
- Receive a subject guide within 2 weeks of beginning a subject, in which assessment requirements and general criteria/standards for assessment, topics are clearly described.
- Receive timely feedback on pieces of assessment that have been submitted on time.
- Have access to the subject lecturer and/or coordinator in their designated student availability time/s.
- Where a class has to be cancelled because of lecturer illness/unavailability, to be advised of alternative arrangements for the coverage of subject material or assessment.
- The right to study in an environment free from discrimination based on sex, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, class or physical ability.
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