Studying at university

Discover the different methods of learning at CCCU, how to work independently and in teams, and how to manage your work-life balance.

Ways of working

Understanding and managing your studies

Learn about the expectations and requirements of university study as new and returning students. Discover the skills you need and the support available to you.

In class

Explore the different learning experiences you'll have at university and what to expect from classes and tutorials.

Online learning

Managing your online study.

Academic integrity and artificial intelligence

Academic integrity, understanding generative artificial intelligence and avoiding plagiarism at university.

Studying responsibly

Academic integrity and plagiarism

Understand what academic integrity is and how to avoid plagiarism and academic misconduct.

Generative AI guidance

Learn how you can use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) responsibly, sustainably, safely and ethically at CCCU.

Assessments

Learn about different assignment types including verbal and written assessments, and exams.

Assignment types

Learn about your different assignment types including verbal and written assessments, and exams.

Presentations, posters and podcasts

Create verbal and visual content using slide presentations, narrated PowerPoints, posters and podcasts.

Essays and dissertations

Defining essays, literature reviews and dissertations.

Other assignments

Reports, reflections, blogs and annotated bibliographies.

Exams

Preparation, technique and dealing with exam anxiety.

Finding and using information

Learn about where you can find information for your assignments, how to develop a search strategy and understand academic sources.

Using academic sources

Learn about where you can find information for your assignments, how to develop a search strategy and understand academic sources.

Finding information

Using LibrarySearch, accessing reading lists, organising information and understanding sources.

Developing your information search

Planning and recording your search, finding images, using databases, archives and special collections. Finding and using open access information.

Evaluating information

Critically evaluating a range of academic sources from journal articles to images.

Writing and referencing

Learn about developing content for your assignments from planning and writing to referencing and editing.

Academic writing

Learn about developing content for your assignments from planning and writing to referencing and editing.

Planning assignments

Assignment preparation and planning techniques.

Writing technique

Applying critical thinking, developing paragraph structure, paraphrasing and using evidence effectively.

Referencing

Understand what referencing is and know how to reference correctly.

Proofreading and editing

Learn how to check your work for accuracy and clarity.

Maths and English language

Develop your numeracy and literacy skills for university.

Numeracy and literacy

Develop your numeracy and literacy skills for university.

Maths

Develop your skills in mathematics from basic maths to subject related equations such as drug calculations.

English language

Develop your English language and communication skills by growing your confidence in speaking, writing, and understanding English in academic contexts.

Postgraduate

Developing academic skills for higher level study.

Studying at levels 7 and 8

Develop the skills needed to succeed as a postgraduate student including working with your supervisor, research and writing at postgraduate level. 

Postgraduate study

Learn more about advanced skills needed for postgraduate study.

Further information

Research Space

Access the online platform for research students to track progress, keep up to date with the latest training opportunities, and find key resources such as the PGR Handbook.

Postgraduate students

Whether you're just beginning your postgraduate journey or looking to develop your research skills further, there's a wide range of dedicated support available for you.

Postgraduate Research SharePoint

Book a tutorial

Select your School from the options below to find your Learning Skills Team.

  • BLP: School of Business, Law and Policing 
  • NMAPH: School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health 
  • SPACES: School of Science, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering and Sport 
  • SWETE: School of Social Work, Education and Teacher Education 

Learning Skills Team

Book a tutorial with the Learning Skills Team for your course. 

BLP

For students in the School of Business, Law, and Policing

NMAPH

For students in the School of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health

SPACES

For students in the School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sports

SWETE

For students in the School of Social Work, Education, and Teacher Education