Graduate Academic Skills (GAS)

Develop your academic skills ahead of your university degree The Graduate Academic Skills (GAS) course is a high-level academic skills course that gives you an introduction to academic culture at an Australian university. Develop skills in academic discussion, university assessment, creativity and innovation, critical thinking and collaboration. Participate in lectures, tutorials and group activities, including a project assignment that involves exploring Sydney’s suburbs. Develop digital skills to succeed at university, such as collaboration on discussion boards, creation of blogs and videos and the use of eLearning platforms. Develop skills in self-reflection, self-assessment and autonomous learning. Key benefits Transition successfully to university study in Australia Develop academic and research skills applicable to all fields of study Participate in university life before starting your degree Connect with the University of Sydney and build peer networks before your degree starts Students will study for five weeks, with 20 hours of classes per week. To study this course, you will need: an undergraduate or postgraduate unconditional offer from an Australian university a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.