Study Skills: Home

We offer help and advice on all kinds of study skills topics including:

• Time management
• Revision and exam technique
• Reading and notetaking
• Writing skills
• Personal organisation
• Effective learning strategies
• Support for neurodivergent students (Dyslexia, ADHD etc) students

Please note that we are not able to proofread or discuss work intended for submission

If you're looking for help with a specific studying related issue the best place to start is by browsing our extensive catalogue of online resources on elite. 

Our broad range of resources includes short videos, webinar recordings, podcasts and downloadable study guides. Click the link below to visit out elite homepage or go to: elite / organisations / study skills

You can see the schedule for our upcoming live events listed on the calendar below.

Click on any event to be taking to the booking page. 

• We regularly create new study skills resources which you can access online whenever you wish
• We run a programme of live webinars every term covering a range of study skills topics, suitable for all students
• We offer regular online drop in Q&A sessions where you can speak to an advisor without needing an appointment
• We offer one-to-one appointments on Microsoft Teams so that you can get personalised advice and support

You can access additional online resources via the university's subscription to the online learning platform, Bloomsbury Skills for Study (S4S).

S4S is an interactive resource based on the work of Stella Cottrell, bestselling author of The Study Skills Handbook. S4S includes a number of short online modules that are designed to help you evaluate, develop and build upon your existing study skills.

You can access links to all the different modules and find a short introductory video over on elite. 

When might you want to use Bloomsbury Skills for Study?

• If you're new to studying at university level in the UK or returning to academic study after a break
• If you want a refresher on basic study skills
• If you like learning through bite-sized interactive tasks
• If you prefer to study in short, sharp bursts
• If you want to brush up on practical time management strategies

Sage Skills: Student Success prepares students with the academic and personal skills necessary to thrive during their university studies and beyond. Strengthen skills in academic writing, research skills, study strategies, data literacy as well as cultural competence, personal well-being, and critical thinking through self-guided modules that feature self-assessments, interactive scenarios, videos, downloadable exercises, and more.

When might you want to use Sage Skills?

• If you're working on a research project or dissertation
• If you want a deeper dive into critical thinking & other academic skills
• If you want to learn something new about study skills
• If you want to boost your transferable and employability skills
• If you enjoy learning through text and videos
• If you want to find out how to look after yourself at university

For personalised advice you can speak to a Student Learning Developer without needing an appointment, by joining one of our regular Q&A drop in sessions. Click on the calendar to find the next scheduled sessions. 

You can also book a 45 minute online one-to-one appointment with a Student Learning Developer if you would like to discuss your situation in more detail. 

Alternatively you can email any queries to: studyskills@law.ac.uk