Learning at University unit (UPP010)

Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston, Online

Introduction

This unit provides underpinning skills, theories, techniques, and strategies to prepare you for university-level study and to understand yourself as a learner. You will be introduced to concepts of self-management and relevant practical skills that can be applied effectively in other units. You will explore concepts such as strengths-based learning, engagement and flow, motivation, work/life balance, resilience strategies, critical thinking, and work styles. In addition, you will learn and utilise practical skills such as reflective writing, preparing oral presentations, time management, transferable skills, goal setting, critical reading, career investigation, mind mapping and effective study techniques. The overarching aim of this unit is to provide you with the recognition of your strengths and skills, strategies to develop confidence as a student and to be successful in your future university studies.

Summary

Unit name	Learning at University
Unit code	UPP010
Credit points	12.5
College/School	University College
Discipline	Pathways
Coordinator	Miss Amy Williams
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Foundation or Enabling

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027
Semester 2	4/7/2027	26/7/2027	29/8/2027	23/10/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Develop skills, techniques and strategies for learning within the university environment
• Critically reflect on learning experiences and skills to generate plans for development
• Describe and apply academic concepts and skills to demonstrate critical thinking

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

XAB011

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-campus students: 2-hour weekly workshop  Distance students: online 2-hour weekly workshop All students: 4 online 1.5-hour seminars in Week 1, Week 3, Week 7, & Week 8
Assessment	Strengths Analysis (15%)|Workshop Portfolio (25%)|Oral Presentation (30%)|Semester Reflection (30%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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