Conduct research and teach university students in an area of specialisation.
Academics are researchers who generally have teaching responsibilities as part of their role. As a lecturer, academics prepare and deliver lectures, tutorials and practical classes, in addition to assessing student assignments and grading student performance.
University academics often supervise research students, keeping an eye on their progress and discussing and supporting their aspirations.
Academics research a specialised field of study with a view to publishing the findings in books or professional and academic journals. They are required to attend meetings and conferences to do with research, budget and policy matters and departmental administration.
Other responsibilities include course development, representation on committees dealing with general departmental and administrative concerns, preparing budgets and associated reports and providing professional consultative services to government and industry.
Source: ABS
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Study pathways
The following study pathway shows the most common and direct route for a UWA student to pursue this career.
Undergraduate
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Research
Research study is generally required for this occupation.Relevant research courses include:
Relevant study will be dependent on your area of academic interest.