Category Archives: General Study Tips

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →