Studying at university is not like studying at school. You will need a robust worth ethic which you will have to maintain and nurture yourself.

To survive you will need to acquire a whole new set of skills. Some find it easy to adapt – and some do not. Either way, it is worth thinking about the skills you will need to develop in order to survive and flourish.

There is no shortage of books promising to help you study more effectively. The study guide on the left can be recommended. It is brief, clear and readable and only costs 99p. You can get it from Blackwell's Bookshop.

There are several titles in the same series, including: