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Preparing For Your

UK Academic Studies

British university degrees have a reputation for rigour and self-motivated learning. In this short course, we explore insights from students and lecturers that will help you understand the academic skills you'll need for success, from writing to research - and beyond.
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Preparing For Your

UK Academic Studies

British university degrees have a reputation for rigour and self-motivated learning. In this short course, we explore insights from students and lecturers that will help you understand the academic skills you'll need for success, from writing to research - and beyond.
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9 Hours

Study time

Flexible Study

Start and finish at you own pace

100% Online

Study where and when you want.

Certificate

Show the world what you know

Preparation for Your UK Academic Studies

Who Is This For?

Preparing For Your UK Academic Studies is designed for students who have accepted a place at a UK university and are planning their visit abroad. It would also be useful to current students hoping to understand more about the British method of learning.

Undergraduate

Beginning your student journey

Postgraduate

Continuing education

Learning Outcomes

Enhanced preparation

Get focused before you start your course, ensuring that you arrive ready to study.

Better understanding

Gain knowledge of the UK university system and how our degree courses can differ.

Comprehensive knowledge

Feel at ease in a variety of settings, such as using the library, working in a group or doing a presentation.

More efficient 

From note-taking to research, discover hints and tips that will make time management so much easier.

Set for success

Build the confidence to explore all the resources and opportunities that are available.

Ready for study

Your new skills will help you get a great result both at university and at work.

Course contents

How You'll Learn

Online.

For each topic, you’ll watch an engaging and informative short video and then answer questions or explore associated information. 

At Your Own Pace.

Each topic should take no more than about 15 minutes. There is no start date or deadline within the duration of your subscription to the course, so you can do as many topics as you like within your sessions, allowing you to learn at your own pace, and at times that suit you.

Certified Results.

Once you have completed all the topics, you will gain a digital certificate that you can share with your university so they know that you are prepared for the style of teaching and learning that you will encounter.

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