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Pathways to Success: Making the Most of Your Time at University 

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Pathways to Success: Making the Most of Your Time at University
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Overview

Discover tips, guidance, and new opportunities to help you thrive at university and prepare for life afterwards.

Duration

2 weeks

Total fee

2,264

Mode of learning

Online

Credential

Certificate

Pathways to Success: Making the Most of Your Time at University
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FutureLearn 
Highlights

  • Earn a certificate from University of York
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Pathways to Success: Making the Most of Your Time at University
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FutureLearn 
Course details

More about this course
  • Your university years are some of the most formative of your life. It's worth making sure you are taking full advantage of the experience.
  • This two-week course from the University of York is designed to help you chart a course to success throughout your student journey.
  • Whether it's building academic skills or identifying career opportunities, you'll receive the guidance you need to thrive at university and beyond.
  • The focus of the course is on equipping you with skills and strategies to boost your academic potential. Week 1 of the course will introduce you to a host of opportunities to maximise your learning.
  • You'll learn how to tackle assessments, harness digital tools and libraries, overcome challenges in your studies, and collaborate with your peers.
  • Universities offer students a range of opportunities to get involved with the running of their departments. Playing a proactive role in faculty administration and curriculum design is a way of networking, boosting your CV, and advocating for you and your peers.
  • In Week 2 of the course, you'll learn how getting involved in student and academic communities can help you get more out of your learning experience.
  • In the final stage of the course, you'll begin looking beyond your time at university.
  • You'll explore ways of gaining professional experience or accessing advice and guidance from university career services.
  • By the end of the course, you'll be equipped and ready for the journey through university and into your future.
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Pathways to Success: Making the Most of Your Time at University
 at 
FutureLearn 
Curriculum

Making the Most out of Opportunities to Learn

Introductions

Learning and Teaching at University

Assessment at University

Academic Skills and Success

Bumps in the Road

Making the most of life at university

Welcome back!

Getting involved within an academic department

Getting involved outside of your studies

How your Careers Service can help you

Preparing for your next steps

Final Thoughts

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