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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 3569yesFuturelearn

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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