Get A First Class Degree

Mnemonic techniques are a good way of remembering terminology, or lists of key points for your degree.
Anachronyms take the first letter of each word in your list, and use these letters to form a single word which you can more easily remember
Acrostics as with anacronyms, take the first letter or each word to be remembered, […]

This is just a summary of the things I did which helped me most to get a first class degree:

Learn to touch type, it will save you hundreds of hours

Learn to use your word processor properly, this too will save a lot of time
Choose the right degree course, obvious but often ill considered
Use past exam […]

Procrastination is the thief of time. - Edward Young (1683-1765)

A point I have made a number of times on this site is the need to get ahead with your work. Getting ahead enables you to plan your work and get the most out of your time. You do not have to spend hours working on […]

In the post on taking degree notes I mentioned the Cornell Note Taking system, and thought I would add a little more information on the subject.
To use the Cornell note taking system, divide you page into three sections as shown below:

The three areas of the note taking template are used as follows:

Add bullet points, brief […]

Taking good notes for your degree is essential if you are to get the best possible marks on your degree helping you:

Listen properly to what is being said
Help remember what has been taught (writing notes in itself helps you remember, even if you don’t read them later on!)
Provide a quick reference to a topic
Identify key […]

There are many sites providing Academic Tips.
I have tried to make this site a little different, in that the study tips provided here are not so much academic tips as practical advice in a number of areas that I believe degree students will find useful.
The easiest way to use this site is to look at […]

The marks required for different classifications of degree vary between universities, but are typically as follows:

40% or above = 3rd
50% or above = 2:2
60% or above = 2:1
70% or above = 1st

Some universities require a mark as high as 85% for a first class degree. I have spoken to students who attended such establishments […]

It is possible to get extensions to deadlines for your degree work if you have a genuine reason.
Degree students applying for extensions due to a last minute crisis are usually viewed with suspicion. Give tutors as much notice as possible and ensure all necessary paperwork (extension request form for example) is completed promptly.
Be honest, and […]

Use the university library, and get into the habit of renewing books ever week to avoid fines!
Find out if your university has a scheme for students to re-sell old books. If so use this to buy books and sell them on when finished.
Amazon often sell used books via third parties, these are often ridiculously cheap […]

If you want to achieve a first class degree it is essential to become as effective as possible in terms of revision. I once read that the hardest part of getting started is getting started, with that in mind consider the when it comes to revising:

Do not procrastinate, start your revision early!
Make sure you check […]