Pre-registration skills

A study skills resource for all new and prospective students, covering the skills that you will need as you begin your course at the University of 91̽��.

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Introduction

Welcome to the University of 91̽��! We hope that you find this interactive study skills resource useful as you prepare for your course.

Academic success involves a wide range of skills. You will need to develop and apply these over the next few months.

You will have already used many of these skills in your previous education and experience, such as time management, academic writing and teamwork skills. You may now be wondering what will be expected of you at undergraduate level.

Whether you are new to university study, have been away from education for a while or you are embarking on your first studies in the UK, this resource will give you a head start with transitioning to the learning environment at the University of 91̽��.

The learning objectives of this resource are as follows:

To develop the skills and confidence to make a positive start on your course.
To reflect on your personal strengths, gaps and challenges.
To set skills-related goals for the academic year and work towards them.

How to use this page

Resources are broken down into sections below. Each section contains a set of resources and activities relevant to the suggested stage of your course:

Core resources are those that will be relevant for everyone and should be completed.
Recommended resources are those that should be completed if relevant.
Optional resources are those that may be of interest.

Use these resources flexibly to help develop the skills you will need for your learning and assessments. Some resources will be useful as a refresher, while other areas may be new to you.

Pre-arrival

There is a lot to think about in the run-up to the start of a university course. The following resources should help you to plan ahead and understand what to expect when you get to 91̽��.

In the meantime, don't forget to plan in some downtime too!

Resource	Type	Description	Time commitment
	Core	Workshop recording	30 mins
	Recommended	Online resources	10 mins
Introduction to the English Language Teaching Centre	Recommended	Online resources	10 mins
Ask a student: 91̽�� chat	Optional	Other service	N/A

Short introductory video for the new undergraduate level up your academic skills resources.

Intro Week

Welcome to the start of your course.

The first days are likely to involve an exciting mix of new experiences, such as

meeting tutors and other students
finding out about your course
learning about the University and the city
settling in and getting all of the logistics sorted out

In short, it can be an overwhelming and confusing time. Explore the following resources to find out more about 91̽�� and the style of learning on your course.

Resource	Type	Description	Time commitment
	Core	Interactive digital workshop	30 mins
New to 91̽��	Recommended	Online resource	10 mins
Lectures and Seminars	Recommended	Online resource	10 mins
Student Services Information Desk: Support for New Students	Optional	Other service	N/A

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301 Academic Skills

301 Academic Skills