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University of York - Next Steps to University: From Choosing A Course to Your First Assessment 

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Overview

Learn what to expect from going to university in the UK and how to make the most of your university experience

Duration

2 weeks

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

Certificate

Next Steps to University: From Choosing A Course to Your First Assessment
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Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from University of York
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Next Steps to University: From Choosing A Course to Your First Assessment
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Course details

Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?

This course is designed for anyone considering entering a UK university in the near future.

What are the course deliverables?
Explore what coming to a modern university entails
 
Compare the different types of study you’ll engage in, from seminars to lab time
 
Develop the key academic skills you’ll need
 
Discuss approaches on making the most of the wider opportunities a university provides
More about this course
  • In this course, you'll explore what higher education is all about and learn tips for making the most of your university life and study.
  • Your time at university is about more than earning a qualification. It's a life-changing experience where you'll meet new people from around the world, become independent in your thinking, and make decisions about your personal and professional future.
  • This course will break down everything from academic referencing to budgeting, and challenge some myths along the way.

Next Steps to University: From Choosing A Course to Your First Assessment
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FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Pre-arrival at university

 

Tips on budgeting and independent living

 

Pastoral support you can expect from a modern UK university

 

What to expect on arrival and in the first week

 

The differences between college and university learning

 

Reading and assessment support

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