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LEARNER DEVELOPMENT SERVICE

Our mission

Improve academic performance

Build learner confidence, independence and success

Develop transferrable skills for life

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Academic Skills Hub

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Academic Integrity Modules

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Academic Integrity

As a USW student, it is important for you to understand Academic Integrity, otherwise you may be accused of Academic Misconduct. This accusation can lead to you having to redo a module or, in some cases, expulsion from the university.

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Self Help Resources

Explore resources and tools to support your academic success.

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Group skills sessions

We offer year-round webinars, workshops, and events to help to improve your performance.

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1-1 Support

Schedule an appointment with a Learner Development or Maths Specialist for academic support.

  • We recruit current USW students to support their peers in navigating university life. Become a part of the Learner Development Service by taking on one or more of the voluntary roles we offer.

    Volunteer with us

  • Find out what peer support is on offer for you and where you can access the support available.

    Peer support

  • Our voluntary mentors are available to offer support with the practical aspects of studying and living at USW. If you would like to request a mentor or become a mentor, please email us.

    Request a mentor

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Learner Development Team can support your academic studies by helping you to develop the necessary skills to succeed in higher education. These include academic writing, referencing, and critical thinking skills, as well as Maths and Statistics support.

Support available includes 1-1 appointments (online or on campus), regular online skills sessions (via Teams), online guides, and video guides. All information regarding the support on offer can be accessed on this website.

The Learner Development Centre is based in the Treforest Library, room TRL116. Call in Monday-Friday 10.00 - 16.00 to ask our Digital Mentors on reception about our service, for general information, or to request digital support.

If you wish to speak to someone regarding your academic work, please book an appointment with a Learner Development Specialist. Click here to book with us.

For any other queries, you can use our Chatbot

Students at USW with a declared disability or learning need may be entitled to a Disabled Student Allowance (DSA).

Once students have completed a needs assessment with the university's Disability Team, they may be entitled to hours of 1:1 support with a Specialist Study Skills Tutor. The tutors will then provide personalised support to fit students’ specific study needs. To learn more, click here.

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ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. EXPLAINED THINGS SO WELL. THANK YOU SO MUCH I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ABOUT DOING MY EXAM NOW. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT SESSION.

1st year student

MSc Adult Nursing

THE WORKSHOP WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. IT WAS DELIVERED CLEARLY AND WAS EASY TO FOLLOW.

2nd year student

BA Game Art

THE WEBINAR WAS VERY HELPFUL! I NOW FEEL CONFIDENT IN REFERENCING CORRECTLY USING QUOTES, PARAPHRASING AND SUMMARISING.

3rd year student

BSc Social Work