Overall quality of educational experience

The percentage of students who rated the overall quality of their educational experience positively, based on an individual question in the SES. Note that this question also forms part of the 'teaching quality indicator'.

Skills development

The percentage of students who rated the skills development they experienced through their studies positively. This indicator is based on the average of a student's responses to the following eight questions from the SES:

To what extent has your course developed your:

1. Critical thinking skills?
2. Ability to solve complex problems?
3. Ability to work with others?
4. Confidence to learn independently?
5. Written communication skills?
6. Spoken communication skills?
7. Knowledge of field(s) you are studying?
8. Development of work-related knowledge and skills?

Teaching quality and engagement

The percentage of students who rated the quality of teaching they have experienced positively. This indicator is based on the average of a student's responses to the following 11 questions from the SES:

Thinking about your course:

1. overall how would you rate the quality of your entire educational experience this year?
2. how would you rate the quality of the teaching you have experienced?

During <year of survey>, to what extent have the lecturers, tutors and demonstrators:

1. engaged you actively in learning?
2. demonstrated concern for student learning?
3. provided clear explanations on coursework and assessment?
4. stimulated you intellectually?
5. commented on your work in ways that help you learn?
6. seemed helpful and approachable?
7. set assessment tasks that challenge you to learn?

In <year of survey>, to what extent has your course been delivered in a way that is:

1. well structured and focused?
2. relevant to your education as a whole?

Peer engagement

The percentage of students who rated their engagement with learning and interactions with other students positively. This indicator is based on the average of a student's responses to the following five questions from the SES:

Thinking about your <course name> in <survey year>, how frequently have you…

1. Contributed to class discussion? (e.g. in-person discussions, online chat forums, discussion boards)
2. Worked with other students as part of your <course>? (e.g. group assignments, in-class collaboration)
3. Interacted with other students to give or receive help with your study? (e.g. study groups, informal conversations about your study)
4. Interacted socially with other students outside of your study?
5. Interacted with a diverse range of students?

Learning resources

The percentage of students who rated the learning resources provided by their institution positively. This indicator is based on the average of a student's responses to the following seven questions from the SES:

Thinking of this year, overall how would you rate the following learning resources provided by your course?

1. Teaching spaces (e.g. lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, laboratories)
2. Student spaces and common areas
3. Online learning materials
4. Computing/IT resources
5. Assigned books, notes and resources
6. Laboratory or studio equipment
7. Library resources and facilities

Student support and services

The percentage of students who rated the support and services provided by their institution positively. This indicator is based on the average of a student's responses to the following seven questions from the SES:

How helpful have you found the following supports and services provided by your institution during <survey year>?

1. Enrolment processes and support
2. Induction/orientation activities
3. Online learning platform (i.e. Learning Management System)
4. Career development services (including employability, skill development, careers advice and planning)
5. Study or learning support services
6. Counsellors and/or health services
7. Financial and/or legal advisors

Student Experience Questionnaire (SEQ)

Please refer to this page Student Experience Questionnaire (SEQ) for more.