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⏱ Duration: approx. 6 hours
🎓 CPD: Provider Assured
📊 Level: Undergraduate (Year 1 academic skills)
👥 Suitable for: First‑year undergraduate students,
Students transitioning from college/sixth form,
Any learners needing foundational academic skills
Any discipline requiring academic reading, writing, research and critical thinking.
💷 Price: £9.99
Course content:
Aim:
Develop the core academic skills that strengthen confidence, boost retention and enhance performance throughout your academic studies.
This course builds essential competencies in academic reading, writing, critical thinking, research, referencing and digital literacy - giving you a solid foundation for success from your very first assignment.
Designed as both a structured learning programme and a continual reference resource, you can return to these materials at any point in your studies to refresh key skills, reinforce good academic practice and support your ongoing development.
Early mastery of academic skills is proven to improve student outcomes and reduce study‑related stress.
Understanding Academic Expectations
Academic Reading & Note‑Making
Academic Writing Essentials
Critical Thinking & Argumentation
Research Skills & Information Literacy
Referencing & Citation (Harvard)
Digital & Study Skills