Academic and Digital Skills
The Learning Service team provides a wide range of skills development support for you whilst studying at University Centre South Essex. The support we provide is generic across the aboard however is personalised for each side of the faculty, creative arts and social sciences.
Academic skills
The Learning Resources team supports our community with library resources and expert advice on academic skills and research.
A member of the team dedicated to HE support works with students on developing skills such as research, essay writing, referencing, presentations and much more.
This is carried out through 1:1 provision, workshops and online tutorials.
The team also provides access to learning resources and student network computers. In the Learning Resource Centres you will also find a range of support services staff, including Learning Technology, Computing Services and Central Administrative Support. The LRC’s are open from 8.30am to 5pm on Monday.
Our online catalogue, HEonline, allows students to search all the books and wide variety of online resources we have available such as journals, magazines and eBooks.
Digital skills
The Learning Technology team supports our college community with using technology both fundamental and assistive to your learning.
A member of the team dedicated to HE support works with students on developing skills using systems such as Microsoft office, our virtual learning environment (VLE) Canvas and technologies that support your studies.
This is carried out through 1:1 provision, workshops and online tutorials.
For more information on how we can help you contact learningtechnologists@southessex.ac.uk
HE Support Services
Our advisers also travel regularly to all of our teaching locations, offering both drop-in and pre-booked sessions to ensure support is accessible wherever you are studying.
Our services include
- Undergraduate support and advice
- Funding and accommodation advice
- Academic skills support
- Careers and employability
- Additional Learning Support and Disability Support Allowance
- Peer mentoring
- Safeguarding and wellbeing support
- Any other general concerns that may be impeding on your studies
Contact us
- Email: HESupport@southessex.ac.uk
- Telephone: 0345 52 12345
