Tips from our experts
Top tips from our experts to help you survive all aspects of university life.
10 tips for writing at postgraduate level
Writing at postgraduate level differs in various ways when compared with writing undergraduate essays and dissertations. The most obvious difference is that you are expected to contribute in some
Top tips for Viva success
The purpose of the PhD viva is to check that you wrote and understand your thesis and to ensure that you have made an original
Top 10 tips for sitting an exam
Exam season can be a daunting time for any student, with many fearing that they’ll enter the exam hall, open the paper, and then freeze. Try not to worry, with good preparation and
UCAS Personal Statements: Our Top Tips!
As the deadline for UCAS applications is fast approaching, there’s limited time to write your personal statement. Here, we offer some last minute top tips:
Writing your first ever essay at university
Whether you’re coming to it from A Levels or the world of work, we understand that writing your first academic essay is a daunting task. Here are
Starting your studies (Part Two): lectures, seminars and self-study
Lectures, seminars and self-study are what university is made up of! They can seem daunting at first, but here are our top tips for making the
Starting your studies (Part One): getting down to work
You’ve had the most incredible time at freshers’ week. It’s been all about getting out there, making new friends and getting used to your new surroundings. It may have been
Freshers’ Week Survival Tips
1. Get to Halls early If possible, move into your halls of residence before Freshers’ Week begins. With so much going on, it’s a good idea to unpack
Top 10 Study Tips for International Students
The skills you need to be successful in your home country can be different from those you need to succeed whilst studying in the UK. Adapting to the UK
