Study Skills in Higher Education Certificate of Credit

A level 3 module which helps to prepare you for studying at university. You'll improve your skills in areas like team working, time management, independent learning, academic English, researching and referencing.

This course will enable you to learn how to recognise your own learning style and areas for development. You will also learn how to research effectively and efficiently, plan and write assignments at an appropriate level, identify resources for study and research, and reference accurately using Harvard conventions. You will learn skills such as analysing assignments tasks and developing a range of writing skills for academic purposes as well as how to present research findings and use online resources and electronic journals, all skills required to study at a higher education level.

It bridges the gap for any students who do not currently hold the appropriate level or traditional entry qualifications in English to access higher education. It is also ideal for those who may already have a range of qualifications or experience but not previously studied at university level. This course provides you with an opportunity to learn academic study skills that will help you with future higher educational courses.

You may also be looking to refresh your skills as part of your continuing professional development (CPD) or to enhance your career employability and range of accessible, transferable skills.

• Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama
• Students with an overall score of 60% would usually be eligible for the International Foundation Year
• UKVI IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in all components (CEFR B1) is also required

• If you are studying and completing any internationally recognised qualification such as A-levels; International Baccalaureate (IB) or the American Curricula from the International Schools within Jordan, then you can begin from the first year of a Bachelors degree. Please see individual course pages for specific entry requirements
• If you have completed a recognised international foundation programme with good grades
• Advanced entry to year 2 or 3 may be possible. You will need to supply detailed information including courses taken, grades achieved, syllabus and a grading guide

This programme will enable you to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the skills required to succeed in an undergraduate and postgraduate degree in higher education. You will develop a range of transferable skills through activities and module content that will also contribute to your continuing professional development.

Work-based skills

The course will enable you to look how to successfully manage your time, prioritise workloads and cope with stress as well as acquiring practical skills such as accessing materials for self-study, all skills that are transferable to the work place.