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Attributes of a Deakin graduate

Undergraduate 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:

Knowledge and understanding acquisition of, and ability to work with, a systematic body of knowledge, based on the highest standards of scholarship and research understanding of the professional, social, economic and cultural contexts of the discipline areas; understanding of the principles and applications of sustainable development.

Skills identifying, gathering, retrieving and working with textual, graphic and numerical information; communication, orally and in written form, across a range of contexts personal organisation and management; collaborative and team working; harnessing information and communication technology; critical analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking.

Attitudes commitment to independent and lifelong learning; awareness of ethics, social responsibility and cultural diversity; appreciation of international perspectives in a global environment.