Transitioning to university study
The skills needed to undertake university-level study are different from those used in your A-level studies.
Studying at university is very different from sixth-form or college. At University, there is no one source or set text that can answer all your questions, and you will need to develop into an independent learner, sometimes synthesizing material based on readings recommended by your tutor and at other times choosing your own sources and developing your own arguments and thoughts.
You will also need to develop good study habits of focussed reading, evaluating and critiquing, and moving from descriptive to analytical writing. This requires good organisation and planning skills to help you achieve success.
This module will support your transition into university study, by outlining some of the expectations and requirements of university study.
Learning Outcomes
- To understand how university study is structured.
- To understand the academic information landscape.
- To develop good study habits.
- To understand the expectations of academic assignments.
Find out more on the next page: What is different about university study?
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Author(s): Silvina Bishopp-Martin and Michelle Crowther
Last updated: 22 August 2023.