Introduction to Academic Life

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 1032
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Course ID
208054
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Campus
Whyalla, Adelaide City Campus West, Mt Gambier, Port Lincoln, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Bianca Price
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will introduce students to a range of essential skills, effective learning strategies, and adaptable frameworks suited for the university context with a focus on promoting success in their further Bachelor studies. Students will build their self-awareness skills and align these with their study goals, whilst also developing transferable skills required for undergraduate studies. This course will introduce students to the necessary skills required for effective undergraduate study. Students will research, investigate, and reflect on their study practices and develop an awareness of their intended study options. Students will develop strategies that will assist their personal and professional development. Students will develop their digital skills, academic literacy and build their presentation skills to highlight their academic research skills and theoretical understanding. Students will have the opportunity to examine their personal strengths as well as critically reflect on the areas for development and demonstrate how they can leverage these to achieve their goals.

Course learning outcomes

  • Display relevant communication skills in formal and informal academic settings
  • Identify factors influencing personal goals performance and feedback
  • Explain concepts of communication in formal and informal academic settings
  • Apply the principles of academic referencing and academic integrity
  • Apply reflective and critical thinking to a range of scenarios

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 21989
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-54
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-54
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 21990
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS2-09A
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 12:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS2-09A
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 21991
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Jeffrey Smart, JS3-13B
Class number
Class number 21992
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Mar - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-09
Class number
Class number 21993
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-12

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 21994
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Class number
Class number 20191
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life please do not enrol in this course.

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Whyalla

Class number
Class number 52187
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-54
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 10:10am - 1pm Whyalla Main Building, MB1-54
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. f you have completed and successfully passed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Class number
Class number 52188
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 52189
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-10
Class number
Class number 52190
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
15 Oct - 12 Nov Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
Class number
Class number 52191
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 11:10am - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Sir George Kingston, GK2-15

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 52192
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. If you have completed and successfully passed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life please do not enrol in this course.

Online

Class number
Class number 50170
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
Foundation Studies/Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway Programs and Legacy UniSA Undergrad Certificate and Diploma students Only. f you have completed and successfully passed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life please do not enrol in this course.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed SOCU1010 Introduction to Academic Life at the University of South Australia

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