Success at Postgraduate Study
Apply OnlineThis course has been created for people who are undertaking Master’s level study for the first time and wish to further develop their academic skills.
Course overview
This course has been created for people who are undertaking Master’s level study for the first time and wish to further develop their academic skills. Through a programme of guided study, learners will have opportunities to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem-solving, as well as to think and write critically on their chosen area of study. Topics such as academic and assignment writing are designed to offer practical skills for those students who have not previously studied at this level or who have had a gap in their educational journeys, to enable them to achieve their best quality of academic work.
What you need to know
Course start date
January 2024
Location
Online Learning
Course length
Short Course
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Typical offer
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
Fees
£150
Course features
- Student-directed learning
- Builds practical skills
Course details
Location
Online course on canvas with a mixture of live and pre-recorded lectures, written notes, videos, activities, MCQs to test learning and additional resources.
Learning and teaching
Learning is student-guided and there are 5 sections to work through:
- Introduction to Studies as a Postgraduate Student
- Working at a Faster Pace and Time Management
- Academic Language and Academic Writing Skills
- Postgraduate Research
- Assessment Types and Practice
Each section has links to other resources and online materials from the University of Winchester to guide the learner to develop their Level 7 academic skills.
Assessment guidance from the courses of study the students will be accessing for this level 7 study are offered as guidance to the variety of assessments used at the University of Winchester.
Learners will work through 5 hours of self-directed content and submit a short formative written assignment at the end.
Modules
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing. The University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed. For further information please refer to winchester.ac.uk/termsandconditions
Entry requirements
This course is for people applying to undertake level 7 courses for the first time, this could be a short course, a postgraduate certificate or a full Master's programme.
It will be particularly useful for people who completed their undergraduate degree several years ago, or for those who have not studied at a university in the UK before.
Course dates
| Open | Close |
|---|---|
| 7 January 2025 | 22 April 2025 |
| 25 March 2025 | 8 July 2025 |
Course enquiries and applications
To find out more about the programme please contact: hwbshortcourses@winchester.ac.uk
No International Entry Requirements for this course.
No International Entry Requirements for this course.
Additional costs
For information about staff and student discounts please contact the short course administrator HWBShortCourses@winchester.ac.uk.