4.7 Tutorials

You will find University learning different to studying for A-Levels, BTECs or other school-level qualifications. This new style of learning takes everybody time to adjust to.

Students often enter the studies at Exeter with a strong sense of their independence. With high grades in prior qualifications, it’s easy to be over-confident about your ability to cope with university study, and to feel that to seek help is a sign of weakness. It’s definitely not a sign of weakness - our most successful students are those who engage with all of the support on offer, and we actively encourage you to access as many of our workshops and resources as possible!

Through your first meetings with your Academic (Personal) Tutor, you’ll be encouraged to reflect on your strengths and weaknesses. Perhaps you’re brilliant at essay writing but could do with some help with statistics? Or maybe you’ve realised that your IT skills are holding you back? You will be expected to identify how you might reach your full potential. You’ll be encouraged to do this throughout your time in Health and Community Sciences.

Through your modules and tutorials you will develop your academic skills; however, there is also other support you can access in your own time.

Feel free to use the comments section to ask any questions you might have. We’re here to answer questions and support you through, even before you start!