How we can help

Through our range of workshops, accessible learning materials, and one-to-one meetings, we're here to help you to fulfil your potential in a number of ways while studying at Birkbeck. 

STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS

• We offer study skills workshops throughout the year. All workshops are open to all enrolled students at any level of study from certificate to PhD. Some of these workshops are specifically for undergraduates or postgraduates, while others are available for all enrolled students.
• The workshops are free and you can attend as many as you like.
• These workshops (and the Birkbeck Study Skills module on Moodle) are provided as a College-wide service for all students by the Centre for Transformative Practice in Learning and Teaching (CTPLT). Your school may also provide learning development services in addition to these.

study Skills in Moodle

• Once you've enrolled on your course, you will be able to access the Birkbeck Study Skills module on Moodle, which contains a wealth of resources for you to work through at your own pace to build up academic skills. These resources are listed in the order you should tackle them in.  
• Starting out 
• Lecture and seminar skills 
• Literature, reading and critical thinking 
• Essay writing
• Citation and referencing 
• Numeracy skills 
• Exams
• Dissertations and advanced research skills 

Academic English and writing development in Moodle 

• Academic style
• Sentence structure and punctuation
• Difficult English for second language speakers
• Grammar essentials and vocabulary building 

Additional support in Moodle 

• Library and information skills 
• Online learning help 

Academic skills help for students with a disability or dyslexia  

• Disability and Dyslexia Service
• Library disability and dyslexia support 
• Assistive technology services (Moodle)  

Academic writing days

• Academic writing day workshops are bookable on the study skills workshop calendar. The day includes lectures and small workshops. 

One-to-one study skills tutorials 

• You can book a one-to-one study skills tutorial if you need help and want to discuss assignment planning or writing, exam preparation, or focus on your academic English or writing skills. 
• Sessions are 45 minutes long, are available during term time. 
• Tutorials take place on a weekday afternoon and on Saturdays and are bookable on the Birkbeck study skills module on Moodle. 

Course queries

• If you are a current student and have questions about your course, you should contact your academic department or school. They are best placed to help with questions such as:
• how many exams you will sit
• what kind of coursework you need to produce
• what is expected of you
• who your personal tutor is and how they can help you.
• Specifically, depending on what you're studying, you need to contact:
• Personal tutor: if you are studying an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (BA/BSc/LLB or MA/MSc/LLM), you will be assigned a personal tutor. You can speak to them about your modules, course, issues meeting deadlines, exam revision, study concerns, timetabling difficulties, and any problems that are affecting your studies.
• Supervisors: if you are completing an MPhil/PhD, your supervisor will be your main academic contact.