Postgraduate students

Higher degree study challenges you to further develop your research, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Postgraduate study and individual and guided research projects call for advanced critical thinking, argumentation, writing and research skills that build on your undergraduate degree. Here are some general resources you might find useful.

Critical thinking

Critical thinking is an important everyday skill. It is even more important at postgraduate level.

Writing

Postgraduate study means writing (and re-writing) thousands of words over an extended period of time.

Research skills

Research at postgraduate levels includes understanding key concepts, finding and managing resources, as well as presenting.

Reviewing the literature

At postgraduate level, effective reading involves paraphrasing, synthesising, and acknowledging sources so that you maintain academic integrity.

Managing your postgraduate life

Postgraduate study requires you to maintain relationships with your supervisor and fellow students as well as manage your time and balance commitments.