EDF1010 Learning in a university context
Faculty of Education
EDF1010 Learning in a university context is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF1010
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After EDF1010
No unit lists EDF1010 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite
Enrolment in D0001 Monash Access Program, D0501 Diploma of Higher Education, or D0502 Diploma of Tertiary Studies.
Overview
This unit introduces you to the requirements of university study. It provides you with a range of specific capabilities that are essential for engaged and successful undergraduate study. The unit content is arranged around the relationships between the learner, the university's requirements and the expectations of students. You are introduced to the rigours of university learning and the ranges of scholarly traditions and practices. Emphasis is given to the importance of independent learning in university studies.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Peninsula | On campus |
| Trimester 2 | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Research and reflection (1600 words or equivalent)Written40%
- Referenced essay (2400 words or equivalent)Project60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the principles and expectations of university scholarship
- 2
employ relevant theoretical and practical knowledge in a range of skills central to university learning, including critical reading and writing
- 3
exercise the skills necessary to maximise their learning from lectures, tutorials and teaching materials
- 4
produce essays and reports that present a critical argument and adhere to the conventions of academic presentation.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities; and
• the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Tim Fish
- Dr Jessica Premier
- Dr Ellie Mohammadi Foomani
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Tim Fish
- Dr Jessica Premier
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF1010?
EDF1010 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF1010 offered?
In 2026, EDF1010 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Peninsula.
How much work is EDF1010?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF1010 have an exam?
No. EDF1010 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.