Preparing for University – Free Online Course
Explore and build the academic skills you need for learning at university and ease your transition from school to higher education with UEA’s free online course.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for anyone considering studying at a university, or a similar higher education institution.
Additionally, learnings from this course can support studying for A-levels, BTECS or other post-16 courses, as well as access or foundation courses.
What topics will you cover?
Questioning in a university environment
Links between independent study, revision and reading skills
Developing writing skills which focus on persuading the reader/audience
Textual analysis and how context affects the reading of a text
Understanding the importance of data and its use in evidence-based argument
Using and acknowledging the work of others through referencing
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Understand the skills needed to do well at university
Practice the key skills required for success at university
Understand what lecturers value in their students, and what skills their students excel at and struggle with
Locate top tips for coping with the university learning environment
