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Student Experience Survey (SES) | QILT
Research Areas
Education +
Knowledge
Workforce +
Economy
Project Status
The Student Experience Survey (SES) is one component of the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) suite of surveys. The SES is the largest survey of Australian higher education students, conducted for the Australian Government Department of Education by the Social Research Centre.
Partner
The Social Research Centre is commissioned as an agent of the Australian Government Department of Education (the department), under the Higher Education Support Act 2003 to conduct the QILT suite of surveys.
Aims + Outcomes
The aim of the SES is to give students the opportunity to talk about their experience of the institution they are enrolled in. The results of the research are used to help higher education providers and the government gain insight into students’ experiences. Furthermore, results help to monitor and improve teaching and learning in Australia.
Taking part in the SES also assists the higher education sector and will assist future students to make choices about their study options so your participation is an important part of improving the quality of tertiary education in Australia.
Methods
Students of participating Australian higher education institutions are invited to complete the SES during their first and final year of study.
The main SES data collection is conducted throughout the month of August. Another smaller collection is conducted in September.
Insight
25%
Master project template 2: insight 1. 25% of … say that … this is a test.
20%
Master project template 2: Of those who were a part in activities, around 1 in 5 were representing their town, city or state.
1 in 10
Master project template: An upward trend in student interest in x,y,z and 1 in 10 students mentioned that this was a sample insight.
Impact
ABC
Who is hiring for those with disabilities?
ABC
Who is hiring for those with disabilities?
ABC
Who is hiring for those with disabilities?
Reports
The research reports for prior years are published at:
Have you been contacted to participate?
Who participates?
Students of participating Australian higher education institutions are invited to complete the SES during their first and final year of study.
What are the benefits?
Based on experiences from students, institutions have been able to improve their courses, and outcomes for future students.
The results of this survey also help the higher education sector and the government improve students’ course experience and enhance teaching and learning in Australian higher education institutions to improve graduate outcomes.
By completing the survey, participants can enter up to four prize draws per collection period. Detailed information regarding the prize draws, including the prize draw terms and conditions, and publication of winners can be found here: Prize Draw T&Cs
How does it work?
All students invited to participate in the SES are initially approached via email. Some students may also receive an invitation via SMS or telephone call.
Resources
Full Analysis Report (Population Health Test)
Full Analysis Report (Population Health Test)
How do we ensure privacy is protected?
The Social Research Centre respects your privacy and complies with the Australian Privacy Principles. Please see the SES Privacy Notice.
Get in touch
Our helpdesk team for the SES is available to answer any further questions you may have.
They can be contacted via the details below.
Phone: 1800 055 818 (free call)
Email: ses@srcentre.com.au
General information for students participating in the SES is available at www.ses.edu.au and the research reports for prior years are published at www.qilt.edu.au/surveys/student-experience-survey-(ses).
FAQs
How do I access the survey?
All graduates invited to participate in the SES are initially approached via email. Some graduates may also receive an invitation via SMS or telephone call.
How long will the survey take to complete?
The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on your answers and experiences since graduating.
How will the information be used?
The aim of the SES is to give students the opportunity to talk about their experience of the institution they are enrolled in. The results of the research are used to help higher education providers and the government gain insight into students’ experiences. Further, results help to monitor and improve teaching and learning in Australia.
Taking part in the SES also assists the higher education sector and will assist future students to make choices about their study options so your participation is an important part of improving the quality of tertiary education in Australia.
When is the survey conducted?
The main SES data collection is conducted throughout the month of August. Another smaller collection is conducted in September.
How did we get your contact details?
Students of participating Australian higher education institutions are invited to complete the SES during their first and final year of study.
Contact details are collected from higher education institutions who provide these details to the department for the purposes of conducting this research. In compliance with privacy laws, the department has only provided information about you to the Social Research Centre that is directly relevant to this research – all information is transmitted via a secure file exchange.
Prize draw information
In total there are four prize draws open to participants in each collection period. Detailed information regarding the prize draws, including the prize draw terms and conditions, and publication of winners can be found here: Prize Draw T&Cs
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