Study skills
Study development resources, tutorials and workshops
Find study skills resources, get help in a 1 to 1 online tutorial, or attend one of our Study for Success workshops.
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Self-help resources
From writing clearly to using evidence effectively, our self-help resources are here to support you with academic writing. Find resources on our Study Success page.
For a full reading list on study skills, see the Study development reading list.
Book a tutorial
You can access tutorials tailored to your learning needs and goals, and Study Development will work with you on a learning plan appropriate for you.
In your tutorial, a Study Development tutor will help you with your academic work. You can work with us at any stage of your assignment, from receiving a brief to final proof reading.
We can help you:
- Improve your study strategies
- Reflect on your planning process
- Develop your academic writing skills.
For tutorials Monday to Friday, book a tutorial with Tim.
For tutorials Monday to Friday (including Tuesday and Thursday evenings), book a tutorial with Di.
For tutorials Monday to Wednesday, book a tutorial with Jack.
For tutorials Monday, Tuesday or Saturday, book a tutorial with Dannielle.
Book a tutorial with Dannielle
We can also help you develop your maths skills. For maths tutorials Monday to Friday, book with Scarlet.
Book a maths tutorial with Scarlet
Attend a workshop or Study Retreat
Our Study Development workshops are open to all students.
Our Study Retreats are structured spaces to write, read, and achieve other study tasks in a small group, interspersed with breaks.
Submit to Succeed Study Retreat (York campus)
These sessions offer a space for structured study towards your own submission, assessment, and study goals, with Study Development Tutors available to support you. This could include reading, notetaking, writing an essay, working on a portfolio, preparing or planning a presentation. Whatever your priority is, our study retreat can help.
Location: York Campus, Fountains Learning Centre, Floor 1 - Group Study Room.
Week 6
13 March, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
14 March, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
15 March, 10.00am to 12.00pm
16 March, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Week 7
20 March, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
21 March, 10.00am to 12.00pm
22 March, 10.00am to 12.00pm
23 March, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Week 8
27 March, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
28 March, 2.00pm to 4.00pm
29 March, 1.00pm to 3.00pm
31 March, 11.00am to 1.00pm
For staff
Get in touch
If you have any questions or queries about our services, please email us at studydevelopment@yorksj.ac.uk.