- Whilst generic attributes are shared across different types of postgraduate programs, levels of attainment will differ as appropriate according to the nature of the discipline and level of the award (graduate certificate, graduate diploma, masters and doctorates).
- Postgraduate programs will provide opportunities for students to develop the Attributes of a Deakin Graduate in the following areas of knowledge and understanding, skills and attitudes. These attributes are in addition to those expected of an undergraduate degree:
Knowledge and understanding
- advanced knowledge and understanding of the key issues in the relevant discipline area
- knowledge of scholarly conventions in the discipline area, including those relating to collaboration, publication and ethics
and when research is undertaken:
- ability to initiate and formulate viable and relevant research questions
- contribution of new knowledge, or an original interpretation and application of existing knowledge
- understanding of the social, economic and cultural impact and application of their research, and its academic relevance and value
Skills
- ability to synthesise, analyse and critically evaluate research to make intellectual and creative advances
- independent planning, management and reporting of a clearly defined and articulated project
- creativity in solving complex problems
- ability to collaborate with others in a shared pursuit of knowledge
- effective communication of knowledge and understanding to audiences within or outside the discipline area, including the wider community
Attitudes
- intellectual curiosity and motivation for independent thinking, autonomous learning and reflective professional and personal practice
- commitment to ethical and sustainable practices.
These attributes are described in the University procedure ‘Attributes of a Deakin Graduate’ which can be obtained from The Guide. |
