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Study Skills

Study skills encompasses the academic and professional skills which enable you to succeed at university.

Study skills includes reading, note-taking, critical thinking, planning, writing, referencing, presentation, revision and examination skills. 

This guide highlights a range of study skills courses, events and books available to students on transition to university, for assessments and examinations, and for dissertations and theses.

Study Skills for Mathematics

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Studying mathematics and its applications book cover

Preparatory Reading

Suggested readings to bridge the gap or establish a solid mathematical background to help you with your studies.

Study Skills Books

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 The study skills book: your essential guide to university success book cover
Essential StudySkills book cover
How to Succeed at University book cover
Academic Skills Handbook book cover
The international student handbook book cover
Studying with dyslexia Book Cover
The Return to Study Handbook : Study Skills for Mature, Distance, and Workplace Learners book cover
Returning to study for a research degree book cover
Student Mindfulness book cover

SAGE Catalyst and Research Methods

SAGE Catalyst - collection of 150+ study skills and research methods ebooks.

SAGE Research Methods - collection of books, videos and podcasts on quantitative and qualitative research methods. Also includes a Research Project Planning tool.

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Library Online Courses

The library has a range of self-study courses to support study skills from library inductions for new students, to support on your PhD journey, to mindfulness and meditation.

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