Academic skills
Skills@Library supports taught students to develop academic skills, within the curriculum and through online resources, workshops, 1-2-1 consultations and drop-in sessions.
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Academic skills
Practice makes perfect with past papers
Past papers are an excellent way to get an idea of what you're going to be asked in your exams, and a great tool to practicing your perfect answers.
Visit the past paper archive to give yourself the edge on examination day.
And check out our revision resourse rundown for even more assessment support from your Libraries.
Academic skills
Take your learning to the next level with Skills@Library. We help taught students to develop academic skills online and in person.
Assignments
Struggling to write that essay? Not sure on how to write a report? Skills@Library can help you to complete your assignments.
Skills development at University
Whatever stage you’re at in your University journey, Skills@Library can help you to identify, develop and refine the academic skills you need.
First year
Get off to a Flying Start! Find out about the skills you need at university and how it differs from what you’ve done before.
More on First yearSecond year
Step up to second year. Build on the skills you developed at first year and get to grips with the study techniques for second year success.
More on Second yearFinal year
Tackle your final year project or dissertation. Our comprehensive guide takes you through all the stages of your Final Chapter at university.
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Step up to Masters and equip yourself with the academic skills you need to progress to postgraduate level.
More on MastersMature students
Enhance your skills by exploring strategies and tools tailored to the mature student experience.
More on Mature studentsPostgraduate research
Thinking about applying to study for a postgraduate research degree? This resource aims to help you decide.
More on Postgraduate researchFor staff
Skills@Library provide tailored sessions within the curriculum to support particular programmes of study. Find out what resources are available for you to use within lectures, online and in the virtual learning environment to support your students.
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