Facilities, Equipment and Learning Resources
 Innovative Teaching
At Swinburne our teachers are focused on optimising students' learning experiences. Our teaching staff will use a number of innovative delivery methods to promote understanding of a student's chosen course. While studying with us students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of lectures, tutorials, laboratory and studio sessions, group work, cross discipline projects, case studies, practical sessions, discussion groups and individual research projects, depending on the course chosen.
Swinburne students are encouraged to participate in culturally diverse study groups and to take responsibility for their own learning. Much of a student's success will depend on their commitment to developing a mature and self-directed learning style.
TAFE
At TAFE, learning takes place in classes, workshops and/or seminars, meaning there is lots of interaction between students and teachers.
In addition, a TAFE course may require students to gain work experience in practical settings.
Many courses include online references and resources to ensure that students have access to a wide range of up-to-date information in their unit of study areas.
Higher Education
Lectures
Lectures are designed to help students better understand the topic they are studying. Lecturers summarise the main points of the topic and introduce other related areas.
Students are expected to attend all lectures, and are encouraged to take notes during the lectures. Lecture notes prepared by the lecturer may also be available in campus libraries on Counter Reserve. Some lectures are video taped.
Students can ask lecturers if they can audio tape the lecture sessions. This enables them to summarise and prepare their own notes if they have missed out any important points.
Tutorials and Classes
These usually run in conjunction with the lectures. They are much smaller groups and enable students to address any questions that they may have arisen during the actual lectures. Group work is very common in tutorials and classes, where everybody in a team is expected to contribute equally.
Research Degrees
If a research degree is undertaken, the student is required to plan, develop and conduct an approved research project under the supervision of an academic staff member. They must submit a thesis for assessment. Often the thesis must be accompanied by a product or artefact that embodies the research. Students may also be required to attend seminars or classes relevant to their research topic.
Assessment
Assessment takes various forms. Generally coursework students will be assessed through a combination of assignments, examinations, practicals and presentations.
For more information on teaching and assessment in each particular course, search for it in : Swinburne's CourseFinder
Library
Students have access to library services across all campuses. Swinburne libraries provide information resources, information literacy training (library orientation and skills in finding, evaluating, organising and using information) and information access services.
Students can borrow equipment such as laptop computers and data projectors from the library to use in class presentations and other work.
Information Technology
The Information Technology Services department provides computing services and support including computer labs, online library services, dial-in access and webmail. Wireless internet access is available across the whole Hawthorn campus and within selected parts of Lilydale, Wantirna, Croydon and Prahran campuses.
Computers in the labs are equipped with standard software packages.
Support Services
For information on support services for students refer to the Student Support section of our website.
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