Next Steps to University: From Choosing A Course to Your First Assessment
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| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 3569 | yes | Futurelearn |
The Syllabus
Introductions
- 1.1 Welcome to the course
- 1.2 Getting the most out of this course
- 1.3 Time to introduce yourself
- 1.4 Why are we all here?
Before you arrive
- 1.5 University in three words
- 1.6 Preconceptions and myths about university
- 1.7 How can I use social media before I arrive?
- 1.8 Fees and loans
- 1.9 Where will I live?
- 1.10 What do I really need to buy?
- 1.11 What if I have additional needs or a disability?
- 1.12 Results day! Now what?
- 1.13 Checklist: What might I have forgotten?
Settling in
- 1.14 What can I expect when I arrive on campus?
- 1.15 I've never lived with this number of people before - how does it work?
- 1.16 How do I go about fitting in?
- 1.17 What if I feel homesick?
- 1.18 What are you looking forward to?
The first week
- 1.19 How can I get the best from Freshers' Week?
- 1.20 Making friends through colleges, clubs and societies
- 1.21 How do I get from A to B on campus?
- 1.22 Managing your money
- 1.23 Can I get a part-time job?
Final thoughts
- 1.24 Looking after yourself
- 1.25 Week 1 round up
Introductions
- 2.1 Welcome to Week 2
Teaching and learning at university
- 2.2 What is different about teaching and learning at university?
- 2.3 What else do I need to know about different learning methods?
- 2.4 What is critical thinking?
- 2.5 What academic support is available to me?
- 2.6 Is there any advice on how I can manage my time?
- 2.7 Planning for success
- 2.8 What's the best advice you've had?
The library and digital skills
- 2.9 The digital skills you will develop at university
- 2.10 Digital tools for university
- 2.11 Tips for studying with technology
- 2.12 What is an academic library?
- 2.13 Students' tips on getting the most from an academic library
- 2.14 Life beyond Google: the best way to search for academic sources
- 2.15 Over to you: Your search tips
Assessment
- 2.16 Advice from students: Things I wish I'd known before my first assessment
- 2.17 How will I be assessed?
- 2.18 Preparing for assessment
- 2.19 How do you deal with feedback?
Final thoughts
- 2.20 Three more words
- 2.21 We've reached the end of the road...
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22 May'25, 10:05 AM
22 Jun'24, 11:01 AM
4 Jun'24, 11:29 AM
8 Apr'24, 04:22 AM
23 Mar'24, 11:44 AM
19 Mar'24, 11:29 AM
27 Feb'24, 11:36 AM