Category Archives: General Study Tips

I have never been good at revising. There is no substitute for knowing your subject, and to know your subject you must attend all lectures and complete all tasks and exercises! It is much easier to ‘revise’ the day you … Continue reading →

This sounds completely mercenary and to a point it is, but when attending University you may have to compete for available resources. There are rarely enough books for every student in the library Lecturers have a limited amount of time … Continue reading →

One question often asked by students is how do you know what to study for an exam? If you are asking this question the night before your exam you are probably too late! Plan for your exam revision well in … Continue reading →

A quick post on how to approach your assignments with a view to getting a first class result. Start work as soon as the assignment is set, do not wait for the hand in date to approach, get ahead so … Continue reading →

It is a known fact that different people study best in different ways, or rather absorb information in different ways. Since leaving University I have attended a number of short (a few days) and very expensive training courses. Observing and … Continue reading →

If you want a first class degree you need to go above and beyond what you are being taught / told to read. The problem with many University courses is that they are often a little out of date, certainly … Continue reading →

When people ask how much time does it take to get a first class degree I always answer “Treat your degree like a job” meaning start University work at 09:00 and work to 17:30 with an hours break time each … Continue reading →