What we provide

These individual appointments provide study advice that is tailored to your aims and preferred ways of working. The advice is not subject-specific but instead focuses on general techniques and strategies that you can apply to your own subject area. We provide advice on developing the skills to be successful, independent students.

Please note, that at certain busier times of the year, you may have to wait a couple of weeks for an appointment, although we will do our best to arrange a consultation before this.

How we work

The study adviser will discuss with you the area you would like to develop and will identify strategies and techniques that you can put into practice. Consultations are usually 20 minutes in length, and you can make follow up appointments as necessary.

How to book

Click here to book a study skills consultation (you'll need your CFS username and password).

What to bring with you

To get the most out of the consultations, please bring along any relevant materials to aid discussion. Examples of useful material to bring along:

• marked assignments with tutors’ feedback;
• work in progress (such as notes, essay plan or essay draft);
• module handbooks;
• assignment instructions;
• timetables etc.

You can bring materials in paper format or on a memory stick (but we aren't able to print materials out). Please do not email any materials in advance. Materials can only be emailed by agreement with a study adviser following an initial consultation.

What we do not provide

We do not provide a proof reading service. We cannot read whole drafts or check work. However, sample paragraphs taken from your work can be a useful focus for discussion.