Graduate attributes with the most common occurrence across Australian higher education institutions (n = 52)
| Graduate attribute | Occurrence | Synthesised description from all occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| Problem solving/critical thinking | 48 | Graduates are expected to think critically, apply logical, creative, and problem-solving skills to a range of situations and challenges |
| Communication | 47 | Graduates should communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, across a range of contexts and to diverse audiences |
| Lifelong learning/ongoing inquiry | 45 | Graduates are expected to be self-directed learners who pursue ongoing learning throughout their professional careers and personal development |
| Ethical practice/social responsibility | 44 | Graduates are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and social responsibility in both professional and personal life, considering the broader social, environmental, and economic impacts |
| Global perspective/cultural competence | 41 | Graduates are expected to understand and engage with diverse cultures, have an awareness of global issues, and show respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and perspectives |
| Collaboration/teamwork | 38 | Graduates should be able to work effectively with others, collaborating and engaging in group work in a range of professional and academic settings |
| Professional knowledge/expertise | 37 | Graduates should have deep knowledge in their field of study, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice, preparing them for professional roles |
| Adaptability/resilience | 33 | Graduates should be flexible, adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in changing environments and circumstances |
| Graduate attribute | Occurrence | Synthesised description from all occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| Problem solving/critical thinking | 48 | Graduates are expected to think critically, apply logical, creative, and problem-solving skills to a range of situations and challenges |
| Communication | 47 | Graduates should communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, across a range of contexts and to diverse audiences |
| Lifelong learning/ongoing inquiry | 45 | Graduates are expected to be self-directed learners who pursue ongoing learning throughout their professional careers and personal development |
| Ethical practice/social responsibility | 44 | Graduates are committed to acting ethically, with integrity and social responsibility in both professional and personal life, considering the broader social, environmental, and economic impacts |
| Global perspective/cultural competence | 41 | Graduates are expected to understand and engage with diverse cultures, have an awareness of global issues, and show respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and perspectives |
| Collaboration/teamwork | 38 | Graduates should be able to work effectively with others, collaborating and engaging in group work in a range of professional and academic settings |
| Professional knowledge/expertise | 37 | Graduates should have deep knowledge in their field of study, with the ability to apply this knowledge in practice, preparing them for professional roles |
| Adaptability/resilience | 33 | Graduates should be flexible, adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in changing environments and circumstances |
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