Academic Skills for Postgraduate Success
Prepare for success as a postgraduate student by developing your academic skills and capabilities!
This online microcredential is aimed at those who are commencing, or considering commencing, postgraduate study within any study area. Â
The Academic Skills for Postgraduate Success microcredential aims to refresh your academic study skills to ensure you are confident studying discipline specific content at a postgraduate level, including those who have been away from study for a longer period of time. The course will update your knowledge and introduce you to new tools, standards, and practices.Â
Upon the completion of this short, practical skills-based course, you will be equipped with the skills and resources you need to be successful in your postgraduate studies, and qualify with a formally recognised Microcredential in Academic Skills for Postgraduate Success from Bond University.
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Who should complete this course?
This course is designed for those commencing, or considering commencing, postgraduate study within any study area, including those who have been away from study for some time.
Course prerequisites:
- Undergraduate qualification or equivalent work experience
- Proficient in English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
- Some previous experience in study and assessment
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Course outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise successful study strategies
- Match appropriate search strategies for academic research scenarios
- Identify different genres of assessments, their features and their requirements
- Select appropriate ways to identify sources to maintain academic integrity
This course is designed for those commencing, or considering commencing, postgraduate study within any study area, including those who have been away from study for some time.
Course prerequisites:
- Undergraduate qualification or equivalent work experience
- Proficient in English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)
- Some previous experience in study and assessment
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise successful study strategies
- Match appropriate search strategies for academic research scenarios
- Identify different genres of assessments, their features and their requirements
- Select appropriate ways to identify sources to maintain academic integrity
Course FAQ's
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How long will the course take?
Each module should take no more than 30 minutes, and there are 5 modules in total. You don’t have to do the modules in order, so there is no need to complete the course in one go!
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Do I receive anything upon completion?
Yes! Upon completion of the course, you will be able to receive and download a completion certificate from the 'My Dashboard' section in the Learner Portal.
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I have already commenced postgraduate studies, is it too late for me to start the course?
No. This course provides useful advice and strategies for success that are applicable to postgraduate study regardless of whether they are already underway.
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I am not studying at Bond University, can I still take this course?
Yes! This course provides useful tips and resources relevant for postgraduate study and enrolment is not restricted to only Bond University students.
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Are there any costs associated with the course?
No, this course is offered free of charge.
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What is a microcredential?
A microcredential is a course that is generally self-paced and completed online. Microcredentials aim to allow a learner to gain knowledge quickly and enhance their skills.