Educational Principles

Extract from the University of Western Australia Strategic Plan
(in accordance with Academic Council Resolution 73/02)

Students at The University of Western Australia are encouraged and facilitated to develop the ability and desire:

• to master the subject matter, concepts and techniques of their chosen discipline(s) at internationally-recognised levels and standards;
• to acquire the skills required to learn, and to continue through life to learn, from a variety of sources and experiences;
• to adapt acquired knowledge to new situations;
• to communicate in English clearly, concisely and logically;
• to acquire the skills needed to embrace rapidly-changing technologies in a global environment;
• to think and reason logically and creatively;
• to undertake problem identification, analysis and solution;
• to question accepted wisdom and be open to new ideas and possibilities;
• to acquire mature judgement and responsibility in ethical, moral, social, and practical, as well as academic matters;
• to work independently and in a team;
• to acquire cross-cultural and other competencies to take a citizenship and leadership role in the local, national or international community.

July 2002