Academic Skills
Develop key skills to become more confident in your studies and assignments with the support of the Academic Skills team (ASk).
What are academic skills?
These are the skills you use on a daily basis as a student to research, develop and communicate ideas and arguments. They are key to achieving success not just in your studies, but also in your chosen career. Academic skills include:
- Thinking critically
- Reading efficiently
- Writing clearly and persuasively
- Gathering, interpreting and presenting statistical data
- Making and organising effective notes
- Citing sources correctly
- Working well in groups
- Managing your time productively
- Understanding and responding productively to feedback
- Delivering engaging presentations with confidence
The support we Provide
Whatever your programme, year of study, or educational background, ASk advisors are here to give you friendly, flexible support to build confidence in your skills. We have advisors to support you in developing both your writing and your maths and statistics skills, depending on the requirements of your course. We were delighted to receive a satisfaction rating of 98.3% from our international students in 2023*.
We offer:
- A FeedForward service offering feedback on your writing via email
- Bookable 1-2-1 appointments focussed on a particular topic or assignment
- Bespoke ‘ASk Together’ skills sessions for you and your classmates
- Interactive online resources to support your development
- The Skills Pod, our podcast giving frank advice on a huge range of academic skills-related issues
- Workshops and events throughout the year to support with particular areas like dissertation planning and time management
If you’re currently a University of Chester student, you can find more information on our Moodle pages, or get in touch with the team via ask@chester.ac.uk
* International Student Barometer 2023 (Wave 2)
