Appendix Grad Attributes

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GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES IN AUSTRALIAN UNIVERSITIES

Institution: Graduate Attributes:

NEW SOUTH WALES

Charles SturtUniversity

The attributes expected of CSU graduates with a higher degree by research are:

Effective presentation skills; Effective communication skills (written and oral); Effective information management skills; Effective time management skills; Effective leadership and decision-making skills; Effective research skills; and Effective critical thinking skills.

MacquarieUniversity

The University produces graduates who are:

Internationally competitive in their field of expertise with a good grasp of thefundamental concepts of the discipline and the ability to distinguish the important fromthe trivial;

Well-trained in the philosophy and the experimental and analytic methods of academicresearch;

Willing and able to investigate and analyse an idea to great depth with perseveranceand thoroughness and to solve problems;

Independent thinkers capable of working in relative isolation; and Flexible, adaptable, innovative, creative and able to improviseIn addition, Postgraduate students acquire the following generic skills:

Strategic thinking and project management; Vision, capacity for multi-disciplinary awareness and synthesis, avoiding narrow over-

specialisation;

High personal standards; Understanding of ethical requirements for research; Occupational health and safety awareness; Appreciation of intellectual property and confidentiality; and At least rudimentary understanding of financial systems, risk management and

management principles.Southern CrossUniversity

The University produces graduates who have developed a broad range of skills, including:

The ability to plan research, to set milestones and deliverables, and to deliver on time; To think independently, to work individually or within a team; Well developed skills in human resources and time management; and Intellectual property management, and commercialisation.


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University ofNew England

Graduates of the University will be able to communicate effectively. They will:

Demonstrate oral, written, numerical and graphic communication; Use the medium and form of communication appropriate for a given situation; and Present well reasoned arguments.Graduates will be able to demonstrate a global perspective and inter-cultural competence in

their professional lives. They will: Demonstrate an awareness of the global context of their discipline and professional

area; and

Function in a multicultural or global context.Graduates will have developed competencies in information literacy. They will:

Find, acquire, evaluate, manage and use information in a range of media; and Acquire, organise and present information, particularly through technology-based

activity.

Graduates will be prepared for lifelong learning in pursuit of personal and professionaldevelopment. They will:

Understand the limitations of, and have the capacity to evaluate their currentknowledge;

Identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies; Use a wide range of academic skills (research, analysis, synthesis etc.); Practice intellectual curiosity, creativity and critical thinking; Learn both independently and co-operatively; Learn new skills and apply learning to new and unexpected situations; and Recognise opportunities.Graduates will be effective problem-solvers, capable of applying logical, critical andcreative thinking to a range of problems. They will:

Identify critical issues in the discipline or professional area; Conceptualise problems and formulate a range of solutions; and Collect, collate and analyse relevant information to assist problem solving.Graduates will be encouraged to ethical action and social responsibility. They will:

Acknowledge the social and ethical implications of their actions; Appreciate the impact of social change; Recognise social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area; Demonstrate responsibility to the community; and Appreciate the importance of sustainable development.Graduates will be able to work collaboratively to achieve common goals. They will: Work collaboratively and network effectively to solve problems; Take responsibility and carry out agreed tasks; Take initiative and lead others; Operate in a range of supportive roles within teams; Negotiate, assert their own values and respect the values and contributions of others;

and Evaluate team performance.


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University ofNew SouthWales

Graduates at UNSW develop a range of skills including:

Problem solving; Critical thinking; Communication; Project management; Ethical practice; and Understanding of the value of intellectual property.A broad set of attributes for research graduates is under development.

University ofNewcastle

The University produces research higher degree graduates who develop:

A comprehensive and well founded knowledge and understanding of the field ofresearch in which they have worked, along with a balanced knowledge andunderstanding of its place in the broader spectrum of their discipline;

Well developed oral and verbal communication skills, with an appreciation of thesupporting role of modern technology in enhancing their skills;

An ability to think logically and laterally, critically and creatively using the higher levelqualitative and quantitative research skills they have developed;

A high level of ability to make decisions and solve problems which are based on welldeveloped logical arguments which incorporate available evidence and separate factfrom opinion;

The ability to be innovative in thought and adaptable in application of skills andexperience to areas other than their prime discipline; and

The ability to lead teams, set goals and apply outcomes for the benefit of the externalcommunity.

University ofSydney

The Universitys research higher degree graduates will have the following attributes:

An interested and enquiring mind capable of critical judgement and rigorous, creative,and independent thinking;

Finely-honed technical and research skills appropriate to the particular area in whichthey have completed their work;

The capacity to apply theoretical principles to practical problems and issues, to beproblem-solvers;

An appreciation of the ethical issues involved in the conduct of research generally andmore specifically in their particular field;

The ability to present the results of their work in a skilled fashion in both oral and writtenforms; and

A high level of literacy in IT programs and procedures relevant to their area of research.University ofTechnology,Sydney

The institution is currently in the process of developing policy documents that will outline theattributes of graduates from doctoral programmes under the categories of cognitiveattributes, research and research management skills, and reflection on practice.


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University ofWesternSydney

Research Graduates will be equipped with skills and knowledge that will enable them to:

Develop their capabilities to the highest potential throughout their lives (for personalgrowth and fulfilment, for effective participation in the workforce and for constructivecontributions to society);

Advance knowledge and understanding to the benefit of society; Aid the application of knowledge and understanding to the benefit of the economy and

the society;

Adapt and learn, consistent with the needs of an adaptable knowledge based economyat local, regional and national levels;

Contribute to a democratic civilised society and promote the tolerance and debatewhich underpins it;

Contribute to Australia maintaining and developing its research competence andinternational credibility across a wide range of fields of knowledge;

An embedded ability to communicate with and present to a wide variety of people, bywritten, other visual and verbal means; and

Engage in effective work practices and demonstrate collaborative skills.

Doctoral graduates will have:

Capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality; Capacity to independently conceive, design and carry to completion a research program

or project;

Uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories,the development of new interpretive arguments/ framework, innovative critical analysis,and/or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas;

Demonstrated an independence of thought and approach, a deep knowledge of thefield of study as evidenced by advanced scholarship, including a critical understandingof literature, theories, methodologies and/or debates.

Professional Doctorates will in addition have:

Contributed to the advancement of knowledge and made a substantive originalcontribution to their professional practice, enhancing the role of research in professionalpractice.

Research Masters graduates will have:

Training in research methodology and techniques in their critical evaluation, appropriateto their field of study;

Skills in the application of such methodology by conducting a specified program ofresearch under appropriate supervision;

A thorough understanding of the relevant techniques in the field demonstrated both bytheir application and comprehensive review of the literature.


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University ofWollongong

The attributes of a Wollongong Research Graduate are:

The ability to make a significant and continuing contribution to knowledge, whetherdisciplinary or interdisciplinary;

The ability to conduct independent research and report its outcomes to a range ofnational and international audiences in a scholarly manner;

The ability to work collaboratively with individuals and groups across diverse levels andcultures;

Demonstrating intellectual honesty and professional integrity, and acknowledge ofappropriate ethical standards;

The ability to adapt to changing research and work situations in local, national andinternational environments; and

The ability to seek out opportunities and apply knowledge in new and emerging fields ofresearch that will provide social, cultural or economic benefit.

VICTORIA

DeakinUniversity

In the development of independent research skills Higher Degree Research graduates

demonstrate: The ability to formulate a significant research problem; The ability to relate the research to the broader framework of knowledge in the area;

and

The mastery of appropriate skills to tackle the problem.The programme for professional doctorates has largely been developed in consultation withprofessional bodies and industry partners.

La TrobeUniversity

Research Higher Degree graduates are expected to demonstrate:

Competence in the design and conduct of a research project (Masters by Research);

A substantial and/ or original contribution to knowledge of direct relevance to theprofession (Professional Doctorates);

A substantial and original contribution to knowledge (Doctor of Philosophy); A critical appraisal of relevant literature and an understanding of its links with the project

being undertaken;

A sound appreciation of the strengths and limitations of the methodological techniquesemployed; and

A clear and satisfactory level of literary presentation.


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MelbourneCollege ofDivinity

Graduates from an MCD research program will be expected to exhibit the followingattributes (to a differing extent in masters and doctoral programs):

a sophisticated awareness of the values of respect for human dignity, justice, equity,intellectual integrity, ecumenism, and religious freedom and responsibility, and howthese values influence theological research;

a proven capacity to undertake research showing mastery of a given area (in mastersdegrees) and/or advancing new intellectual or practical knowledge in an area related totheology (in doctoral degrees);

a proven capacity to communicate the results of research effectively, particularly withindustry bodies (the churches and other relevant groups or institutions), but also withinsociety more generally, and to enter into national and international dialogue on issuesarising from theological research;

knowledge and skills arising from preliminary coursework training in one or moredisciplines;

attitudes and skills arising from the successful negotiation of a research project, whichinclude:

o being able to formulate a research project;o being cognisant of the ethical obligations implied when undertaking research;o being able to manage large amounts of information;o being able to use research resources such as a second or further language,

computer programs, libraries, the internet, archives, databases, or interviews, asappropriate;

o being able to use primary and secondary resources effectively;o the development of the psychological strength necessary to work with a high

degree of independence on a long-term project;

o an ability to engage strategies to cope with the stress that accompanies thescope of such a project and its necessary deadlines;

o an ability to balance independent initiative with a capacity to respond toconstructive criticism and to learn from others;

o advanced skills in mounting and sustaining an argument;o advanced skills in referencing ando skills in writing with clarity in English.

MonashUniversity

The University produces research graduates who:

Have significantly contributed to knowledge and demonstrates the candidates capacityto conduct independent research;

Will be instrumental in disseminating new knowledge to the community and to providetraining for the researchers of tomorrow.

In addition they will gain the following generic skills:

Analytical skills together with a capacity for innovative and lateral thinking; Management skills; Time management, communication, presentation and organisational skills; Appreciation of the need for cooperation and teamwork; Confidence and the ability to mix with work colleagues at all levels, in particular through

attendance and presentation of papers at local, national and international conferences,etc;

Advanced multi-disciplinary training in research; Efficient utilisation of appropriate modern technologies; and Appreciation of the value of life-long learning.


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RMIT The University produces the following attributes in its PhD by Research graduates:

Knowledgeable/ creative:Makes a significant scholarly contribution to knowledge; Critical:Accesses and interprets key data from international scholarly sources, in a

manner consistent with contemporary knowledge and theory in the area;

Communicate:Presents new knowledge/outcomes using media appropriate to thediscipline/ field; and

Responsible:Demonstrates international sensitivity and environment and ethicalawareness and can work independent of any supervision.

Masters by Research graduates will have the following attributes:

Knowledgeable/ Creative:Designs salient and robust investigation that ultimately leadsto the extension of scholarly knowledge in the area;

Critical:Accesses and interprets key data in relevant fields and both builds newargument on the basis of this data and critically appraises own work;

Communicate:Clearly presents outcomes using media appropriate to the field.A Professional Doctorate graduate will have the following attributes:

Knowledgeable/ Creative:Develops knowledge and theory relevant to a range ofprofessional issue/s;

Critical:Analyses and interprets data, both research based and professional andpractice based;

Communicate:Presents outcomes to professional as well as scholarly audiences; Responsible:Appreciates the international, environmental and ethical implications of the

professional work undertaken and is well able to work, unsupervised, in a complexprofessional situation.

SwinburneUniversity

Key characteristics of the Universitys research graduates include:

The ability to pursue independent research including abilities in planning, problemsolving, decision making and an appreciation of the ethical conduct of research;

The ability to assemble, analyse and evaluate existing data and knowledge; A spirit of enquiry and independent thinking; the ability to work to deadlines; A mastery of their discipline generic as well as in-depth knowledge of their research

topic;

The ability to work cooperatively and productively in teams including communicationskills;

The ability to innovate seeking new solutions to both new and old problems; and Evidence of leadership potential the ability to inspire and lead a team to achieve

goals.

In addition, graduates should have acquired the attributes reflecting the entrepreneurialspirit, these include:

An understanding of commercial imperatives the requirements of operating in a globalbusiness environment;

The willingness to take balanced risks knowing when and where to jump, and how tojump safely;

An understanding of the value and protection of Intellectual Property; and An understanding of the process of commercialisation of Intellectual Property including

capital raising, finance, accounting and marketing.

University ofBallarat


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University ofMelbourne

The attributes of a Melbourne Research Postgraduate Student are:

An advanced understanding of key disciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectivesrelevant to their field;

A capacity to design, conduct and report original research; Profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity and for the ethics of scholarship; Highly developed oral and written communication skills and presentational skills for a

wide variety of audiences;

Highly developed problem-solving abilities and flexibility of approach and the ability toanalyse and adapt in a changing environment;

Awareness of advanced communications technologies and modalities, sound workingskills in the application of computer systems and software, and receptiveness to theexpanding opportunities of the information revolution;

Highly developed team-work and interpersonal skills informed by self understanding; The ability to take on a range of career options underpinned by a global perspective; International awareness and openness to the world based on understanding and

appreciation of social and cultural diversity and respect for individual human rights anddignity;

An awareness of issues related to intellectual property management and exploitation,including commercialisation of innovation for national benefit;

An entrepreneurial approach coupled with an understanding of the relevance and valueof their knowledge to business, industry and the wider community and how to engagewith key stakeholders to address important economic and social issues;

Leadership capacity, including a willingness to engage in constructive public discourse,to accept social and civic responsibilities, to speak out against prejudice, injustice andthe abuse of power; and to contribute by acting as a mentor to the development ofothers; and

Skills and interests reflecting a commitment to lifelong learning.VictoriaUniversity ofTechnology

Research Graduate Students are to:

Develop a researchable question and see the significance of that question in local andglobal, specific and general terms;

Locate that question in a theoretical and academic background; Understand issues concerning intellectual property; Be familiar with examples of practice around that question; Be aware of both reliable and innovative methods for exploring that question; Be able to work collaboratively within a team to attend to a question;

Be able to work with colleagues from a range of different backgrounds; Be able to manage research to time and within budget; Be able to communicate the results of research to a wide audience; and Be aware of possible opportunities for commercialisation.

QUEENSLAND

BondUniversity


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CentralQueenslandUniversity

The Universitys research higher degree graduates are:

Highly skilled in the fundamentals of research, including the development andimplementation of a detailed research proposal, comprising elements such as literaturereview, sound methodology and a project leading to a useful conclusion;

Skilled in applying solid theoretical and methodological knowledge to the completion ofa substantial, original report;

Effective communicators and will have strong writing skills, reflected in the submission ofquality thesis; and

Ethical practitioners of research and should be able and willing to operate in anenvironment respectful and observant of ethical considerations in all practices.

GriffithUniversity

Griffith research graduates are known for their;

Capacity for independent research; Knowledge of their research topic and the discipline it embraces; Capacity for clear methodical thinking; Ability to present the results of the research in a succinct and cogent form with suitable

illustration; Ability to generate new knowledge and/or conceptual advances; and Leadership in areas of specialised practice in either the professions or other applied

fields.

Future Griffith research graduates will be known for their expertise and ability to apply theirmulti-disciplinary knowledge and skills in innovative ways to novel problems. They willpossess high levels of skill in:

Oral and written communication; Analysis and critical evaluation; Information literacy; Design, implementation, management and analysis of research studies; The publication of research findingsAnd an ability to:

Work effectively as a member of a team; Assume responsibility and make decisions; Undertake employment in research both nationally and internationally;Combined with an understanding of ethics and intellectual property matters in theirapplication to research.


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James CookUniversity

Graduates with Research Higher Degrees will display the following attributes:

Critical thinking

The ability to appraise information critically. The ability to use independent judgement to synthesise information to make intellectual

advances.

The ability to place their research in a broader (preferably international) theoretical,practical and policy context.

Problem Solving

The ability to think laterally and be original. The ability to conceptualise problems. The ability to conceptualise and evaluate a range of potential solutions to those

problems.

The ability to encompass and use methods and conceptual advances in areas ofknowledge cognate to their central area(s) of expertise.

The ability to evaluate outcomes from their researchProject management The ability to plan, conduct and manage research in their discipline. The ability to identify and take serendipitous advantage of research opportunities. The potential to lead and contribute to projects effectively and efficiently. The ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner.Interpersonal understanding and communication

The ability to communicate the methodology, results and implications of their researchin a manner appropriate to different purposes and audiences.

The ability to make constructive contributions to project teams or collegial activities. The potential to resolve conflictsJames Cook University aims to ensure that its graduates possess the following qualities:

Critical thinking and problem solving

The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments,and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically.

The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations. The ability to define and to sole problems in at least one discipline area.Interpersonal understanding

The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams.Literacy and numeracy - The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively. The ability to calculate, produce, interpret and communicate numerical information in

ways appropriate to the discipline area(s) studied.

Information Technology

The ability to select and use appropriate IT tools. The ability to access and employ online technologies effectively. The ability to use and interpret different media.Learning achievement

A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics inat least one discipline area.

The ability to use a variety of media and methods to retrieve, analyse, evaluate,organise and present information.

The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning processes and products. The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner. A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.The University also aims to foster the following qualities in its graduates:


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QueenslandUniversity ofTechnology

QUTs objective is to graduate high quality postgraduate research students who meet theneeds of industry and the professions. A HDR skills programme is currently being developedwhich will address issues such as:

Project management; Team work; Oral communication and advocacy; Research transfer to end-users; Academic writing and publishing; and Research policy and career planning.

University ofQueensland

The University produces the following attributes from its HDR graduates:

Interpersonal understanding -

The ability to understand and appreciate the diversity in the opinions of people theywork with;

The ability to deal fairly and ethically with others; The ability to work in diverse work teams, where the diversity might be due to culture,

gender, industry experience, age and similar factors; and

The ability to appreciate and use multiple perspectives from different disciplinaryparadigms.

Interpersonal and team-based communication -

The ability to communicate clearly and concisely whether orally or in writing about anissue or project;

The ability to critically analyse and report upon an issue; The ability to appreciate the roles and responsibilities in being members of a team; The ability to communicate the theory and method behind how they have approached a

research problem or question;

The ability to present confidently their ideas to their peers and to other audiences; The ability to work through various strategies for resolving interpersonal conflict or inter-

group conflict; and

The ability to understand, and explain to others, links between their research and otherresearch fields, as well as more broadly, possible application of the research ideas toother social, cultural or commercial contexts.

Critical thinking and problem solving -

The ability to engage in original thinking that either independently or with others leads toadvances in knowledge;

The ability and confidence to explore a wide range of potential solutions using bothtraditional and more lateral forms of thinking and problem solving; The ability to be problem and outcomes focused; The ability to analyse the short-term and longer-term developments and issues that

arise from research that is being carried out; and

The ability to use lifelong learning and opportunities for professional development toenhance their level of scholarships.

Project management -

The ability to identify, plan and implement research that effectively examines a researchquestion;

The potential to adopt leadership roles in team-based research; and The ability to critique and to seek continuous improvement of their project or researchmanagement skills.


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University ofSouthernQueensland

The University produces graduates with the following attributes:

Sound research and analytical skills, with a practical and flexible approach to problemsolving and the capacity to be critical;

An ability to be discriminating in the use of information, a willingness to assessinformation inputs objectively, and an ability to apply knowledge effectively;

Self-reliance but with a capacity for, and appreciation of, teamwork and cooperation; A capacity for leadership and sound decision making based on open-mindedness,

objectivity and reasoned analysis;

The motivation to pursue and achieve high goals; A commitment to lifelong learning, continual self improvement and the capacity to learn

new skills; and

An acknowledgement and acceptance of individual responsibility and accountability; anunderstanding of professional ethics, and a willingness to contribute in a positive way tosociety.

University ofthe SunshineCoast

The University produces graduates who have:

Adopted the principles of lifelong learning; High level written and oral communication skills and a sound understanding of current

communication technologies;

The ability to critically analyse information and to constructively accept criticism of theirown work;

An understanding of research methodologies and their practical application, thenecessary interpersonal skills for successful teamwork and the courage and confidenceto work alone where required;

Extensive knowledge in the subject area supported by a sound general knowledge; and Project, time and organisational management skills.

WESTERN AUSTRALIACurtinUniversity ofTechnology

Graduates from the University will display a range of critical attributes including:

Willingness to learn;

Ability to communicate;

Professional attitude to work;

Ability to apply knowledge;

Capacity for teamwork; and

Capacity for problem solving.

Edith CowanUniversity

ECU research graduates develop the knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to planand conduct research studies and apply findings within their discipline areas, complemented

with generic skills of collaboration and teamwork, problem solving and communication.


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MurdochUniversity

The Universitys graduates display the following attributes:

Communication- to demonstrate oral, aural and writing skills of a high level, includingthe ability to use electronic media and computers for report writing and presentation;

Analysis and problem solving- ability to think clearly, critically and creatively whensolving problems, to fuse experience, reason and training into considered judgement;

Social justice- an acknowledgement of and respect for equality of opportunity, socialjustice and social responsibility of the individual and the community, in the light ofawareness of ones own values and the values of others, and the differences that exist;

Global perspectives- ability to understand and respect the social, biological, culturaland economic interdependence of global life;

Social interaction- a capacity for and understanding of teamwork, including thedemands for tolerance and mutual respect of others, resolving conflict and thenegotiation of outcomes;

In depth professional knowledge- use and maintain knowledge about a discipline, interms of theoretical, conceptual and methodological elements, striving continually andindependently to secure further knowledge and understanding with appropriate ethical

standards and, where appropriate, defined professional skills; Interdisciplinarity- to be aware of the interconnectedness of human knowledge and

acquire knowledge and understanding of fields of study above and beyond a singlediscipline; and

Research graduates are also expected to have an understanding of the importance of IPin the commercialisation process and to be aware of the relevance of IP in their ownwork.

In addition, research graduates are expected to display:

The ability to think, analyse and communicate clearly; Good literacy and numeracy skills; The ability to use knowledge appropriately and a commitment to learning, leadership

and social responsibility;

Have a high level capacity for critical, conceptual and reflective thought; Have greater intellectual curiosity; To be more technically competent; To have high level knowledge in their field of specialisation; Better research, discovery and communication skills; and More flexible problem solving skills and capacity for team work, but also demonstrate

independence and leadership.University of

Notre DameAustralia

The University produces graduates who have:

Highly developed intellectual and analytical skills; Strong practical capacities and proficiencies in the use of modern technology within their

disciplines;

Confident and capable manner in presenting their work in both oral and written forms; A commitment to the incorporation of ethical and moral standards into their fields of

endeavour;

A respect for and healthy interest in the research of others; A thirst for new knowledge and a desire to contribute to scholarly endeavour; and Excellent employment prospects.


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University ofWesternAustralia

The primary objective of the Universitys postgraduate research programme is to producegraduates who are highly sought by leading national and international research andteaching institutes, government agencies, industry and business. Graduates from theUniversity have developed the ability and desire to:

Master the subject matter and techniques of their chosen discipline at internationallyrecognised levels and standards;

Acquire the skills required to learn, and to continue to learn through life, from a varietyof sources and experiences;

Adapt acquired knowledge to new situations; Write and speak clearly, concisely and logically; Think and reason logically and creatively; Question accepted wisdom and be open to new ideas and possibilities; Develop mature judgement and responsibility in moral, social, and practical as well as

academic matters;

Apply their knowledge and skills for the economic benefit of Australia; and Develop the capacity to take a leadership role in the community.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

FlindersUniversity

The attributes of a Flinders graduate are:

Communication/presentation skills; Capacity to learn new skills and procedures; Capacity to make decisions; Ability to apply knowledge to the workplace; Adequacy of knowledge in appropriate field; Capacity to work with minimum supervision; Capacity for cooperation and teamwork; Writing/ report-writing skills; Time management; Management/supervisory skills; Word processing skills; Other computer skills; Adaptability/capacity to cope with change; Analytical/problem-solving skills; Ability to access and use relevant information; Capacity to appreciate different viewpoints and cultural perspectives; and Ability to think creatively.In addition to the above, the key attributes expected of Flinders research graduates are: The capacity for critical and creative work that meets expected international standards;

and

The ability to contribute to advances in knowledge in the discipline area, and to thedevelopment of knowledge-based industries.

University ofAdelaide

(AdelaideUniversity)

Adelaide University PhD graduates display the following attributes:

The capability to conduct research independently at a high level of originality, qualityand creativity;

A deep knowledge of the field of study; and The ability to communicate research significance clearly and concisely with audiences atall levels and to demonstrate its relevance to the broader community.


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University ofSouth Australia

The University produces research graduate students who:

Have a depth of knowledge in their chosen field of study; and Have a breadth of generic skills beyond their field of study to be work-ready.A graduate of the University of South Australia:

Operates effectively with and upon a body of knowledge of sufficient depth to beginprofessional practice;

Is prepared for life-long learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence inprofessional practice;

Is an effective problem solver, capable of applying logical, critical, and creative thinkingto a range of problems;

Can work both autonomously and collaboratively as a professional; Is committed to ethical action and social responsibility as a professional and citizen; Communicates effectively in professional practice and as a member of the community;

and

Demonstrates international perspectives as a professional and as a citizen.TASMANIA

AustralianMaritimeCollege

AMC research graduates would be expected to display the following attributes:

Research, technical and communication skills leading to the capacity of the researchgraduate to operate effectively in the professional and/ or vocational environment;

in depth understanding of a specific area of knowledge as a consequence of researchinvolving a systematic review of literature, experimentation and the application of asystematic approach to a relevant body of knowledge;

originality of thought, resulting from the undertaking of an original research projectwhich makes a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding within adiscipline or field of study;

a superior understanding of the relationship between particular research to the broaderframework of the discipline or field of study; an appreciation of the social, cultural, global, environmental and commercial

responsibilities of the research professional, and the need for ethical and sustainablepractice; and

a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.University ofTasmania

The University expects Research Higher Degree students to possess:

Relevant knowledge and research skills; Written and oral skills, including presentation skills; Understanding of appropriate ethical guidelines and codes of research conduct; Appropriate skills in workplace issues such as safety and equity issues; Awareness of intellectual property, confidentiality, contractual arrangements; Industry interaction and experience where relevant; and Employment potential.


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NORTHERN TERRITORY

BatchelorInstitute ofIndigenousTertiaryEducation

The attributes of future research graduates for the institution will be:

a sense of personal agency and self confidence; valuing continued and independent learning, critical analysis, creativity and indigenous

scholarship;

an ability to work in a professional/ vocational context with appropriate ethical standardsand defined professional/ vocational skills;

a capacity for, and understanding of, working in partnership with others; an ability to analyse issues, consider different options and viewpoints, and to make and

implement decisions.

an appreciation and valuing of cultural and intellectual diversity and ability to function ina multi-cultural or global environment;

a working knowledge of information literacy; an acknowledgment and acceptance of individual responsibilities and obligations and of

the assertion of the rights of the individual and the community.

NorthernTerritoryUniversity

Attributes expected of an NTU research graduate include:

Discipline specific research skills; Written and oral communication skills; Skills in managing information, problem solving and other high level cognitive skills;

and Capacity for project management including interpersonal and team working skills and

knowledge of Intellectual Property and copyright issues.AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

AustralianNationalUniversity

The ANU seeks to develop research degree graduates who:

Are able to undertake independent research of a very high standard resulting in asubstantial contribution to knowledge;

Are able to relate their research to the broader framework of their discipline or inter-disciplinary fields; Have an in-depth knowledge base and comprehensive understanding of the conceptual

and theoretical underpinning of their disciplines or inter-disciplinary fields, includingethical considerations;

Are trained in computer-based technology, and relevant discipline-based technical andmethodological skills;

Are independent thinkers with analytical and problem-solving skills; Are able to analyse others' research results critically; Are competent in written and oral communication.


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University ofCanberra

The University produces graduates with attributes in the following categories:

Communication; Information literacy and numeracy; Information and communication technology; Problem solving; Working with others; Professional ethics; Lifelong learning; Responsible citizenship; and Effective workplace skills.In addition, the University expects graduates to have acquired a body of professional anddisciplinary knowledge and technical skills, a set of appropriate professional attitudes andgeneric skills. Research students, in particular, should acquire skills that enable them toadapt rapidly to professional environments and perform highly across diverse technologies.

MULTI-STATE

AustralianCatholicUniversity

ACUs research graduates will display:

Appreciation of, and thirst for, a curiosity-driven quest for knowledge; Ability to articulate a research problem, define the intellectual context in which it arises,

and create a strategy to address the problem;

Ability to describe the outcomes of research via a thesis; Ability to communicate the findings to the wider community in a manner appropriate to

the discipline;

Understanding of the processes for the commercialisation/ application of new knowledgefor the benefit of society;

Critical and analytical capacity, an unfettered freedom to think, and open-mindedness; Appreciation of the nexus between research, and teaching and learning; Verbal fluency, and the ability to listen and hear others; Encompassing vision, willingness to serve others, and a sensitivity to justice and injustice;

and Commitment to education for good citizenship and liberal education of heart, mind and

soul.

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