Preparing to Succeed: A Quick and Easy Guide to Postgraduate Study and Life at Deakin.
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Duration 1 week
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Weekly study 2 hours
Gain the knowledge, skills and resources to study with confidence.
This short overview to postgraduate study at Deakin will build your understanding and confidence about what it takes to succeed, how to get prepared and organised, and where to find the support and resources that you might need when you need them.
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What topics will you cover?
- Deakin’s learning philosophy
- How to make the most of your Deakin postgraduate experience and beyond
- Planning for study success: balancing your study, work and other life commitments
- Academic support and integrity
- Personal wellbeing, Deakin communities and other resources
- Practical tips and insights from Deakin students and staff
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What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for both online and on-campus students commencing postgraduate studies by coursework at Deakin.
Who will you learn with?
Professor Lisa Hanna
is Dean of Students at Deakin University. Lisa was a teaching and research academic in the Faculty of Health for over 10 years, and is passionate about supporting Deakin's student experience.
Wes Howard
Wes Howard is a Language and Learning Adviser who works with students in the development of their academic literacies, English language and communicative skills.
Eileen Hanrahan
Dr Eileen Hanrahan is a Language and Learning Adviser who works with students to develop academic literacy, English language and communication skills.
Elaine SB
Elaine is a Language and Learning Adviser who works with students in the development of their academic literacies, English language and communicative skills.
Who developed the course?
Deakin University is one of Australia’s largest universities with more than 61,000 students and over 15,000 online.
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