Study Skills
The service has a team of tutors to help students with their studies. As a student, you can use the service on your own or as part of a group (thousands do!)
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Activities
The Student Development and Study Skills service provides study support to all USW students. Complete each activity in this section to discover why you should access study skills support, what kinds of support are available, and how to take advantage of all that’s on offer.
Study skills are essential approaches and techniques that aid effective learning and can be acquired or taught. Most students develop strategies to help study effectively; sometimes it is simply about recognising them and developing them to use them to greater effect. It also helps to know what standards are acceptable to perform well at university. For more information, please visit our Study Skills website or e-mail [email protected].
Watch the video and hear what some of our students say about how we’ve supported them and make a list of the study skills they mention.
By encouraging diversity, inclusivity, and independent learning, we concentrate on helping you to improve academic performance in a number of ways.
Visit the Study Skills website to find out some of the ways we can help you:
- Join a study skills workshop;
- Book a 1-2-1 appointment;
- Get an answer to a quick query;
- Access maths support;
- Receive support for a specific learning disability;
- Meet a mentor.
We have some great resources and guides we have put together for you. They will help you begin to understand the different kinds of assignments and exams you might have, and the skills needed to pass them.
Revisit our Study Skills website and find study guides and information on the following:
- USW Referencing styles
- Academic writing
- Assistive technology
- Academic Misconduct
Do you think you may need maths and statistics support to get through your course? You might be surprised!
Take a look at the table below, and bear in mind that these skills may not be requirements of your course, but may be useful to you on future career path choices, so why not take advantage of the access to free, expert support available here?
| Study area/Faculty | Yes or No? |
|---|---|
| Computing, Engineering and Science | Most courses in this field require maths in some form. |
| Creative industries | Most courses will not include a formal maths element, but beware of hidden elements: for example, Music Business requires basic maths to be able to calculate business expenditure and costings etc. |
| Life Sciences and Education | Nursing – yes, Safe Medicate requires 100% pass rate and contains maths calculations. |
Still not sure?
Knowledge of maths and stats is often needed for research at HE. Look at your module descriptors and course handbook/curriculum for any mention of independent research or specific modules on research methods.
Revisit our Study Skills website and find out what study guides and information we have on the following:
- Preparing for Drug Calculations; and
- Statistics.
Approximately 5% of all students enter higher education with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), such as dyslexia. Over 50% of those supported for dyslexia received their first diagnosis while at university.
Therefore, it is quite common for students to discover they need additional learning support at university. If you’re unsure whether you might need more specialist support, try the Quickscan Screener which can identify signs of dyslexia or other SpLDs.
To find out more about screening and the support on offer, or to book an appointment, check out our Dyslexia Screening and Assessments page or e-mail [email protected].
Sorry, it’s not pizza! But, we have produced a brilliant booklet that includes helpful hints and tips for studying at higher education level. Find out what students, mentors and lecturers say about what you need to know as you start your USW journey: Start right! (Booklet)
For all other browsers, download: Start Right - Video Transcripts.docx
If you are having difficulty accessing the Start Right booklet, please email [email protected].