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A period of time in which subjects are run
A period of time made up of semesters
Last date for withdrawing from a subject without penalty
Where a lecturer speaks to a large group of students – students do a lot of listening
Where groups of students work on activities or discussions, usually about the lecture topic
An expert in the subject being taught
Someone who is employed to lead discussion or activities in tutorials
The person in charge of the whole subject |
Lecturers, tutors and researchers
A person who usually has special responsibility for students in a faculty
A group of different schools, units or departments
A group making up part of a faculty
A range of services dedicated to providing practical and emotional support for students
Academic support for students especially in skills needed for university success e.g. writing and critical thinking skills
A result which is well above average
A result which is exceptional! |
A satisfactory result – many students receive a P
A very satisfactory achievement – many students receive a C
A way to check knowledge and skills – can occur at different times throughout the semester
A test of knowledge and skills at the end of a topic or subject
A program of study made up of about 24 different subjects which usually takes around 3 years to complete (full time)
A student doing a Bachelor degree who has not yet graduated
3 or 4 subjects each semester
1 or 2 subjects each semester |
A semester is a block of time in which a subject begins and finishes – often around 13 to 15 weeks. Some universities have two semesters in a year and others have three.
Sometimes universities have two semesters and a shorter summer session, or they might have trimesters
Census date is the official deadline for finalising enrolment and fees for each teaching session.
Once this date has passed, students are committed to the units enrolled in. This means tuition fees will be charged and a grade received for all enrolled units. If the student drops any units after this date they will still need to pay tuition fees and will receive an absent fail grade.
In a lecture, a 'lecturer' speaks to a large group of students. Each lecture is designed to convey structured information about a selected topic in the subject/course. Lecturers may invite questions at the end of a lecture. They usually do not invite discussion.
A tutorial is a small group discussion led by a tutor. Usually students are given the topic for the tutorial and the reading to do, as well as some questions on the topic which will be addressed in the discussion. In tutorials students have the opportunity to share ideas and problems with fellow students and an experienced academic tutor.
Lecturers sometimes are tutors as well, and may also be subject coordinators.
The tutor is usually the first point of call for a student if they have any issues or need advice. Students often get to know their tutors better than their lecturers. Tutors usually have specified times for consultation either face to face or by email
This is the person to contact if your student needs advice or assistance in a particular subject. Tutors will sometimes refer students to the subject coordinator
People employed by the university to teach and carry out research. They will have university qualifications and titles.
Dean of Students is usually the name given to a senior academic appointed to have special responsibility for student in¬terests and welfare
A university is divided into Faculties and Schools, such as the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics, and the Faculty of Science. Each Faculty is usually composed of different Schools, Units or Departments.
A university is divided into Faculties and Schools, such as the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics, and the Faculty of Science. Each Faculty is usually composed of different Schools, Units or Departments – such as School of Economics.
The Student Support Services are designed to provide advice and support to students, including counselling. Careers advice, academic support or welfare advice
Learning Development (or Learning Support) provides support in essay writing, study skills, managing time etc. it is designed to support students to achieve their best at university
D = Distinction: getting a D at university is a great achievement. It means that the student has achieved a grade of 75 to 84% and represents work that is a 'superior level' of attainment
HD = High Distinction: a HD means the student has done exceptionally well and achieved 85% or above. Not many students receive 'HD's as this is regarded as work at an 'outstanding level' of attainment.
P = Pass: a P is a grade between 50 and 64%, and means a satisfactory achievement. Many students receive a P, which means they have achieved a 'satisfactory level' of attainment.
A credit (or a 'C') is the grade in between Pass and Distinction and means a grade of 65 to 74%. This represents a 'high level' of attainment of the subject outcomes.
Assessments are one of a number of ways to check knowledge and skills and can occur two or three times during the semester. Marks are usually given (but not always) and are added together to go towards the final grade
Exams can be mid-semester or end of semester. Some subjects have take home exams, or 'open book' exams. Not all subjects will have an exam.
A Bachelor degree is the initial level of qualification at a university
Once a student has graduated from their Bachelor degree, they may want to go onto further studies – they are then called 'postgraduate' students.
This is important to know especially as Centrelink or other social welfare agencies usually require students to be full-time in order to receive benefits, and also for getting student concessions for public transport. All these agencies will require evidence from the university
Please check with the university but generally part-time study equates to enrollment in one or two subjects.