Syllabus

• Week 1

  From decision making to Freshers' Week

  • Introductions

    Some basic housekeeping (apologies!) and saying hello

  • Before you arrive

    In the following steps, we'll explore preconceptions and thoughts you may have before you arrive at university.

  • Settling in

    Once you've made it to university, there are a number of things you'll want to start thinking about... if you haven't already!

  • The first week

    ... and before you know it, your time at university will have begun - here's some guidance on making the most of Freshers' Week

  • Final thoughts

    We'll look at the academic side of things next week, but for now here's a chance to share final thoughts on the ground we've covered already

• Week 2

  Academic skills

  • Introductions

    A warm welcome back - we'll be getting right to business very soon!

  • Teaching and learning at university

    In the next few steps, we'll be looking at the differences between study at college and university, and how you'll get help along the way

  • The library and digital skills

    Ever visited a university library before? It's much more than the place where the books live, and can be a key resource for your studies

  • Assessment

    Our final activity... if you are new to higher education, you may be unsure how your progress will be measured. Here are some insights into how it all works, assistance that is on hand, and strategies to use feedback effectively

  • Final thoughts

    We've reached the end... except, of course, it hopefully marks the start of the next stage of your academic journey! A final reflection then before our all-important next steps. Good luck!