Study problems

Many students experience problems with their studies at some point. Difficulties in other areas of life can make it hard to focus, and sometimes the studying itself can feel challenging.

If you are concerned about the impact of your problems on your academic performance, talk to your personal tutor or a member of staff from your course.

You can also contact our Academic and Study Skills Support Tutors. They can offer support with virtual one-to-one appointments.

Develop your study skills

Whether you need help planning an essay, need to improve your time management and presentation skills, or want feedback on your draft writing, you should check out the Study Skills website. There you’ll find video tutorials, workshops and information about technology to support your learning.

Get help with your written work

The Writing Project offer a range of courses focusing on developing your academic writing style and the ‘mechanics’ of writing - sentence structure, punctuation, effective paraphrasing and proof reading.

Advice on common study problems:

• Procrastination (putting things off): watch this LinkedIn Learning video on overcoming procrastination or take a look at the Put off procrastinating information, worksheets and exercises that you can print or download.
• Perfectionism
• Presentation anxiety: view this useful video on Public speaking

English Language support

If you are an international student and would like to improve your English language skills, take a look at the University’s Coaching for Academic English programme.

Extensions

If your studies have been significantly disrupted through health or personal problems and you are unable to submit work in time for a deadline or are not able to attend an exam, you may be able to request an Extension.