From starting your course, through choosing your modules and setting personal goals, studying at university is about developing your independence as a learner and working with academic staff and other students to become capable at critical thinking and communicating your ideas within a scholarly community.
“There are opposing views and you can disagree with them… Critical thinking is about being able to weigh up different points of view and come to your own ground on them” - David Hand, PG student
Getting ready and the early stages: things to do
Planning your route through your course
Improving your studies, enjoyability and well being
Taking control of your work and studies
Getting the most from your relationship with academic staff
Working effectively with other students
Developing creative and critical skills
Improving your writing skills to meet new challenges
Becoming a part of the academic community
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