The university offers a wide range of study skills support designed to help you get the best out of your studies and academic work. Use the buttons below to explore all the different options and find out how to access advice and guidance from specialist teams and online sessions.
For one-to-one support with using library resources, contact the Academic Liaison Librarians. The team can offer help in specific subject areas and provide referencing guidance and information.
Gain practical advice on how to understand assessment questions and feedback and improve your academic writing skills with personalised feedback and tutorials.
The Disability & Dyslexia Service offers support and guidance to students with disabilities, learning differences and medical conditions.
The team can support you with setting up Reasonable Adjustment Plans (RAPs) to help with lectures and exams during your time at university.
You will be allocated a Personal Academic Tutor (or PAT) once you begin your studies.
Their role is to support you in relation to your course, understand your course’s approach to learning, skills development and assessment. They can assist with identifying your learning needs and develop useful study strategies.
For more useful information you can refer to your course/module handbook.
Academic writing requires accurate referencing; it is important to show the source of your ideas to avoid being accused of plagiarism.
Friendly online sessions run throughout the year on a range of topics to help you feel confident and excel in your studies
The Study Skills webpages give you access to a wide range of online resources, helping you feel more confident and prepared as you navigate studying at university.
The Writers in Residence offer free one-to-one support, during term time, for all aspects of academic writing.