STANDARD ACADEMIC GRADING SYSTEM
7 High distinction
6 Distinction
5 Credit
4 Pass
3 Fail
2 Fail
1 Fail
N Non-graded fail
P Non-graded pass
TEACHING
ANDGRADING
ASSESSMENT
Assessment methods vary according to
the course.
For example, you may have to write
assignments, undertake mid-semester
and/or end-of-semester examinations,
present oral reports, join in debates,
participate in individual and group
projects, or prepare research summaries
and laboratory practical reports.
Individual course assessment
requirements are set out in course profiles
(outlines), available online at the start of
semester, and are usually explained to you
in the first lecture. Your academic results
will be determined by the relevant faculty
at the end of each semester.
UQ strongly emphasises written
expression in most forms of assessment,
but good speaking skills are also essential:
you will develop both during your program.
Find out more about UQ’s assessment
processes at Orientation (see page 34).
If you undertake a research higher
degree, your supervisor will guide you in
the acceptable standard required.
TEACHINGAND
LEARNING STYLES
At UQ we use a range of teaching
methods, including lectures, tutorials,
laboratory practicals, fieldwork, group
discussions, and online modules and
workshops.
We want you to actively participate in
class discussions and to ask questions.
Please express your personal viewpoints
– many lecturers will deliberately provoke
arguments to encourage thinking and
debate!
Apart from face-to-face contact, you
will also complete assignments and
examinations. And you are expected to
spend as much time – if not more – on
library research and independent study as
you do attending lectures and tutorials.
To help you adapt to what is required
at undergraduate- or postgraduate-level
study, our Student Services team offers
training throughout the semester for
enhancing your learning, assignment
writing, research, examination, and time-
management skills.
Student Services
TEACHING SPACES
UQ’s four major campuses have around
175 central teaching rooms, with space
for between five and 500 people each,
and range from collaborative teaching and
learning spaces to flat-floor tutorial rooms,
traditional tiered lecture theatres and
traditional computer laboratories.
General teaching spaces and specialised
laboratory spaces are also conveniently
located in schools and faculties.
Most UQ lecture theatres have Echo
360 installed so that lectures can be
recorded for online access, while others
enable video-conferencing.
The Collaborative Teaching and
Learning Centres (CTLC) have the latest
audio-visual teaching equipment with a
series of flexible spaces for group work,
teaching, and printing.
All are designed to give you the best
learning experience possible.
Facilities
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DRSEBASTIANKAEMPF
Lecturer in Peace and Conflict Studies, 2012
UQ Teaching Excellence Award winner and 2013
Australian Award for Teaching Excellence winner
With his ability to engage and challenge
students, Dr Sebastian Kaempf is an effective
communicator of complex ideas. A pioneer
in the use of online teaching, he has also
organised a documentary/film series that
has engaged staff and students in dialogue
on diverse, contemporary political issues
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange
UQ Guide 2015
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