Below are some helpful links to resources built to support your learning.
Routledge Student Survival Skills Hub
The Student Survival Skills hub offers everything you need to know to help you through with the questions that face all students. With loads of free to download content and short articles addressing key topics, our aim is to help you through your time at university and beyond.
Routledge Study Skills Collection
Find guidance on improving your study skills, whether in essay writing, research, critical thinking or more with this collection.
BPS How to Make the Most of Your Dissertation Webinar (£)
This 90 minute on-demand webinar from the BPS will cover what can be expected from the psychology dissertation process within a university setting, the key skills that will be developed (including ethical competence), the role of a supervisor, and some of the resources that students can use for further general support.
What is Critical Thinking?
Critical thinking is an essential skill for students, but what does critical thinking really mean and why do tutors place such high importance on developing it?
To find out, watch Prof. Sue Sherman’s video below and check out this article from the BPS: Why is critical thinking important for Psychology students?
Susan M. Sherman gives an essential overview of critical thinking and evaluation of cognitive psychology research. To read more from Susan, check out her book Cognitive Psychology in a Changing World, part of the BPS Core Textbooks Series.