Our academic skills support is available to all students. Everyone can access our tutorials, workshops, and resources no matter what course you're studying, whether you're based on campus or learning remotely, or whether you're an undergraduate or postgraduate. Select the content that is most helpful to you to develop key skills that are critical for academic and professional success.
Skills for Success tutorials
We offer 25-minute in-person 1:1 tutorials in the Skills Zone (6E 2.8) to help you with any academic skills you want to develop, at any stage of your studies. Some online 1:1 tutorials are also available.
Our teachers will give you constructive and practical suggestions to help you succeed in your coursework and assessments. There is no requirement for you to upload a piece of work in advance but booking is required on .
Email Feedback on Writing
In addition to booking a tutorial, you can also request feedback on a piece of writing by email.
The writing tutor will send you their feedback within three working days of the feedback slot you have booked (not the time you book the slot).
Advance booking is required on . You'll need to upload a draft of your work when you book an appointment and provide details of the assignment, if applicable.
Self-access resources
You can access various to develop your academic skills in your own time.
You can also find lots of practical guidance on developing a range of academic skills on .
Workshops
Skills for Success
We run a programme of 50-minute Skills for Success workshops each semester. These run online and in-person, and will support you to develop a wide variety of academic skills, including:
- Criticality
- Referencing and citation
- Planning your assignment
Find out more about our Skills for Success programme.
Workplace Essentials
Starting a new job - whether it鈥檚 an internship, part-time role, or graduate position - can be both exciting and challenging. You鈥檙e often expected to adapt quickly, learn new tools, and communicate professionally in unfamiliar environments.
Our Workplace Essentials series of workshops will support you through that transition and help you build confidence in the core skills employers value most. From writing clearly and managing emails to using Excel and contributing in diverse teams, each session focuses on a key area to help you feel more prepared and capable in the workplace.