Courses taught at UQ use a range of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, laboratory practicals, fieldwork, group discussions, flexible delivery, and online teaching.

Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying concepts and theories and being able to critically examine different arguments and viewpoints. Students are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions and to ask questions if they do not understand. It is not considered bad manners for students to express personal viewpoints. In fact, many lecturers deliberately provoke discussion and argument to encourage thought and debate.

In order to meet assignment and examination requirements, students are expected to spend as much time on library research and independent study as they do attending lectures and tutorials.

Individual assistance and group workshops are offered throughout the semester by Student Services for students wishing to develop their learning, assignment-writing, researching, examination, and time-management skills.

Useful links
Student Services
www.uq.edu.au/student-services