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Academic Skills for Higher Education (Online)

Academic Skills for Higher Education (Online)

You gain an insight into the core academic skills for future study at University level within a business discipline.

 

Credits: 10, Level: 4

 

Course overview

These skills include a range of personal and transferable study skills, including active listening, reading and understanding academic texts, note taking, time management, written and oral communication, analytical thinking, and referencing.

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Summer university

Start date: Starts Tuesday 7 July, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks, 6-9pm

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You can study up to 30 credits at Summer University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form. If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email summer.university@tees.ac.uk.

Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are under 18 at the time of enrolment you must provide a completed parental consent form.

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Where you study

This course is delivered online.

 

Course details

What you study

Personal development
Study skills
Communication
Presentation skills
Academic writing skills
Critical thinking skills
Harvard reference skills
Reflection on learning
Portfolio building.

How you are assessed

With a structure and template provided, you will provide an individual 1,500 word portfolio containing a reflective written analysis of the learning and acquisition of skills that you have gained throughout the module.

 

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

This course has no formal entry requirements and is open to learners of all backgrounds.

International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.

Age restriction
Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are under 18 at the time of enrolment you must provide a completed parental consent form

 
 

Part-time

2026-27 entry

Fee for applicants:
£50

  • Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
  • Online
  • Start date: Starts Tuesday 7 July, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks, 6-9pm

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