A range of formative and summative assessment methods will be used which are appropriate to the teaching and learning delivery method, mode of attendance and proposed weighting criteria used for this module, and as reflected within the Scheme and Award specifications.

Formative Assessment - Students will complete a range of formative tasks that may include peer review, class discussion and presentation in order to practice skills required for assessment. Formative feedback will be given on the weekly tasks submitted as part of the assessment
A contextualised and approved assessment strategy and schedule
will be published to students by award.

Assessment 1: Personal Development Plan (700 words)
The completion of a Personal Development Plan to include a personal skills audit and Action Plan for future development. (30% weighting) (LO's 1 and 3)

Assessment 2: COURSEWORK (1,800 words)
Undertake three study skills activities and reflect upon your personal development which has taken place throughout the module. (70% weighting) (LO's 2 and 4)

Students must attempt all assessments and achieve an overall pass grade for the module

Formative feedback will be provided in a variety of forms, including written feedback on proposed titles, outline assignment plans and full drafts

Feedback may take place via full-class, group and individual tutorials

This module is designed to provide higher education students with underpinning study skills and academic skills required to succeed on the course.
• Skills, styles and strategies for learning
• Time management
• Organisational skills
• Reading and note taking strategies
• Academic writing
• Reflective writing
• Essay planning and structure
• Oral presentations using Power Point and Prezi
• Harvard Referencing
• Internet searching -Includes library induction
• Academic writing
• Reflective writing
• Essay planning and structure
• Oral presentations using Power Point and Prezi

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (50 hours)
All hours will be delivered as Lectures / workshops
Part time 50 hours
Full time 50 hours

Guided Independent Study: (100 hours)
Part time 100 hours
Full time 100 hours

There will be no timed assessment

Moodle VLE
Classroom with SMARTboard and projector
Work Placement

Bedford, D. (2013) Study skills for foundation degrees. 2nd ed. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge
Burns, T. (2012) Essential study skills: the complete guide to success at University. 3rd ed. London: Sage Publications
Cottrell, S. (2013) The study skills handbook. 4th ed. Palgrave Macmillan
Cottrell, S. (2012) Study skills connected: using technology to support your studies. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan
Cottrell, S. (2010) Skills for success: the personal development planning handbook. 2nd ed. Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the requirements for studying within a higher education environment. (Enquiry, Knowledge and Understanding)

2. Apply the skills and techniques required for successful study in higher education. (Application)

3. Produce an informed personal development plan through the identification of current skills and analysis of feedback from a variety of sources. (Application, Reflection)

4. Demonstrate appropriate academic and reflective writing skills and accurate harvard referencing (Application, Communication, Reflection)