The attributes of a University graduate and the subattributes

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The  attributes of a University graduate and the subattributes

 

Communication
The ability to communicate effectively and appropriately in a range of contexts using communication, literacy, numeracy and information technology skills.
  • Speaking skills
  • Listening skills
  • Reading skills
  • Writing skills
  • Numeracy skills
  • Information and communication technology skills

Critical and creative thinking
The ability to collect, analyse and evaluate information and ideas and solve problems by thinking clearly, critically and creatively.
  • Critical thinking
  • Creative thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Research skills

Social interaction
A capacity to relate to and collaborate with others to exchange views and ideas and to achieve desired outcomes through teamwork, negotiation and conflict resolution.
  • Collaboration
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict resolution

Independent and lifelong learning
A capacity to be a self directed learner and thinker and to study and work independently.
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Independent study

Ethics
An awareness of and sensitivity to ethics and ethical standards on interpersonal and social levels, and within a field of study and/or profession.
  • Personal ethics
  • Social ethics
  • Ethics in a field of study
  • Professional ethics

Social justice
An acknowledgment of and respect for equality of opportunity, individual and civic responsibility, other cultures and times, and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
  • Social and civic responsibility
  • Knowledge of other cultures
  • Knowledge of other historical times
  • Appreciation of cultural diversity

Global perspective
An awareness of and respect for the social, biological, cultural and economic interdependence of global life.
  • Global perspective

Interdisciplinarity
A capacity to acquire knowledge and understanding of fields of study beyond a single discipline.
  • Interdisciplinarity

In-depth knowledge of a field of study
A comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of a field of study and defined professional skills where appropriate.
  • Knowledge of a field of study
  • Professional skills