HU0S001 - Study Skills 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 3

Associated Module Information

Module Code: HU0S001
Module Title: Study Skills
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Culture and Animation
Faculty Sub Group: Culture
Module Leader: Emma Wheeler
Module Team: Steve Wilson, Emma Salvatosmith, Eamonn Kelly
First Intended Intake: SEP 2014 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 3
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 101090 - study skills
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 3
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

To enable the learner to become competent in the reading, writing, speaking and examination skills appropriate for progression to Higher Education..

Content Summary

The module will provide the learner with opportunities to explore their examination and revision techniques and overall planning along with furthering their written and discussion skills. Skills addressed would include note taking, essay writing, discussions, referencing, planning assignments and revising for examinations, whilst also recognising different approaches to studying.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 60
Independent Study 140
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate the application and development of the use of academic conventions in written and oral work at Higher Education.
LO2 Demonstrate the use of preparation, planning and evaluation of performance for a variety of assessments, including timed tests.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Portfolio Portfolio 2 Plan, take part and evaluate your performance on a test, discussion, presentation and written piece of work 0 1500 50 No 40
Portfolio Portfolio 1 1. Take notes from books and lectures, 2. Produce two different types of written work, 3. Produce learning styles questionnaire and analysis 0 1500 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Portfolio 2
Portfolio 1

Reading List

McMillan, K and Weyers, J (2012). The Study Skills Book: 3rd Ed. Pearson: London