Graduate Attributes

1. In-depth knowledge and skills in the field of study:

• A comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in the field/s of study
• An understanding of how other disciplines relate to the field/s of study
• Application of knowledge and skills to professional practice
• An international perspective on the field/s of study
• The ability to review, consolidate, extend and apply the knowledge and skills learnt

2. Effective communication:

• The ability to communicate confidently and effectively within a range of settings
• The ability to interact effectively with others in order to work towards a common outcome
• The ability to select and use the appropriate level, style and means of communication
• The ability to collect, analyse and organise information and ideas and to convey those ideas clearly, and fluently, in both written and spoken forms
• The ability to engage effectively and appropriately with information and communication  technologies

3. Critical judgement:

• The ability to define and analyse problems
• The ability to apply critical reasoning to issues through independent thought and informed judgement from a range of sources
• The ability to evaluate opinions, make decisions, and to reflect critically on the justifications for decisions

4. Ethical and social behaviour:

• The ability to demonstrate social and civic responsibility
• Appreciation of the philosophical and social contexts of a discipline
• Knowledge of and respect for and application of ethics and ethical standards in relation to a major field/s of study
• Knowledge of and an appreciation of cultural diversity

5. Innovation and creativity:

• The ability to work and learn independently and in teams
• The ability to generate ideas and adapt innovatively to changing environments
• The ability to identify problems, create solutions and improve current practices
• The ability to be self-directed and engage in lifelong learning