Preparing for University

22nd April 2020

Calling all university applicants…

If you have applied to go to university this year, have a look at this fantastic free online course developed by the University of East Anglia which will help you get ‘uni ready’! 

The UEA have prepared a free online 6 week ‘Preparing for University’ course for students progressing to university. This course has been designed to help ease the transition from level 3 study to university, by equipping you with essential skills for learning at university level.   

It covers topics such as:

•             Questioning in a university environment

•             Links between independent study, revision and reading skills

•             Using and acknowledging the work of others through referencing

•             Data and its applicability to university study

•             Textual analysis and how literary texts are studied

•             Structuring thoughts and ideas and its importance at university level

You can sign up to this free online course here

This course is for anyone considering a course of study at a University or similar higher education institution.

Supporting your next step

"Hello, I’m Lucy and I’m a Student Adviser at Easton College. Whether you are a current or prospective student, I am here to help you on Mondays and Tuesdays with any course related enquiries you may have. Currently based in my children’s playroom/ new home office, I am learning quickly how best to juggle home working with my new role as home educator!"