We’re dedicated to offering you a wide range of classes, online tutorials and other support to help you improve your study techniques and write to a university standard.

We want you to gain and develop academic study skills so that you get the most out of your programme of study while you’re at university.

Our friendly team can help you develop your academic study skills, from your thinking and approach to tasks, to writing styles, and managing your assessments. We aim to help you improve as an independent learner, in a challenging yet kind environment, which gives you the abilities you need to succeed.

Classes take place in the Centre for Student Life. Further support is available on Learning Central for students to access anywhere, at any time.

What our study skills support will do for you

Our study skills support will help you:

• discover tips to improve your study skills
• get on the path to becoming an independent learner
• receive clarification on some university concepts and expectations, and know how to approach your studies
• get up to speed with useful insights and practical tips

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Our Starting your Studies class is specifically designed for new students and those returning to studying after some time away. It offers top tips on studying at Cardiff University and will prepare you for the transition to university studying.

Get started with our tutorials

Give yourself a head start on your journey and complete some of our tutorials to develop your skills in:

• organisation and time management
• taking effective notes
• writing critically and structuring your essay

Student mentors

All first-year undergraduate students have access to a student mentor, a student who’s been in your shoes. They can provide you with a student perspective on university learning, your academic school and how to get the most out of your studies.

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