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Academic Prep

What can you do to prepare for academic study at university?

Let's explore ways you can get ready for your university course, from building your motivation and confidence to learning about information literacy skills. You'll also find resources to help you engage with your subject area ahead of arriving at university.

First, hear from Queen Mary students about how they prepared for university study. 

Next, check out the three interactive courses below for more information on how you can be prepared too.

These courses are designed to be taken in any order and at your own pace. Pick and choose what interests you the most!

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What can I do to prepare?

Learn about what you can do to get ready to start your university journey.

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Start Building Your Information Literacy

Learn how to build essential skills in finding and using information effectively.

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Open Access Literature

Discover how to access books, research articles and more for free before you start your course. 

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I felt overwhelmed at first. I had never been to East London before and I found it difficult being surrounded by academics and so many new people. What helped was listening to the advice of older students, becoming an ambassador and hearing how being nervous is normal.
— Oliwia Kwiatkowska - 1st year Geography student
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