UniStart
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 1905
UniStart is a preparation program for people who are unsure about:
• how to study at University
• what to expect
• what skills are needed for success
• who can help students develop those skills.
The program is designed to meet a variety of needs. It is beneficial to anyone commencing
University including school-leavers and mature age people who are returning to study.
Enrolment codes are listed on page C-xx.
The program aims to:
• introduce students to academic life at the University of Tasmania
• introduce the types of learning tasks required at University
• assist students to develop a range of appropriate skills for University study.
At the conclusion of the program, participants will be:
• better able to make the transition to University
• better prepared for the academic demands involved
• more likely to successfully complete their chosen course of study
The program incorporates an essay assignment and consists of five core modules which are designed to assist students to complete this typical University task. It is taught by the
Learning Development Lecturers with the assistance of Student Services, Library, and
Information Technology Services staff. In addition, academic staff on each campus provide sample lectures and tutorials.
The UniStart modules are:
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• Learning the culture
• Learning to learn
• University thinking
• Lectures and note taking
• Academic reading and note making
• Summarising/paraphrasing
• Time management
• Analysing a topic
• Writing analytically
• Structuring an essay
• Academic writing styles
• Writing and grammar
• Referencing
• Introduction to the University Library
• Searching electronic data bases
• Searching the Internet
• Introduction to online learning
• Essential IT skills
Note: There will be opportunities during the UniStart program for students to practise their computer skills and learn about the University’s facilities.
When compared to the general student population, students who have participated in
UniStart –
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• Achieve better results
• Have less than half the failure rate.
• Are less likely to withdraw.
Previous participants have made the following comments –
“I feel I have a real headstart to going to Uni and I think everyone should do UniStart!
Thank you!!”
“It was VERY helpful (and fun) to meet so many other prospective students. We had many concerns, interests, etc. in common.”
“I value the contacts I have made and will certainly start 2000 at Uni a lot more confident and less isolated.”
There are no fees for the UniStart program.
January–February 2004 (face-to-face program)
Hobart, Launceston and the North-West Centre
Tuesday 27th January–Thursday 5th February
Mixed mode (evening classes plus online learning)
17 th and 19 th February
For more information please phone:
Hobart: (03) 6226 1905
Launceston (03) 6324 3504
North-West Centre: (03) 6430 4931
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: NO
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