The Library: Degree Apprentices

If you have joined as a degree apprentice, you may find that studying here is different than what you are used to. We are here to help you understand these differences and help you improve the specific academic and IT skills support you need to succeed with your apprenticeship and your chosen course.

Undertaking a degree apprenticeship is challenging and rewarding. Good academic skills will not only help you with your studies but also with your work on the job. These are only some of the skills you'll develop at university which will also help you in the workplace:

• Finding and using information effectively.
• Writing critically rather than descriptively.
• Report writing and reflective writing.
• Critical thinking.
• Using and understanding statistics.

Key Sources of Support

We are able to support apprentices with the specialist academic skills needed for studying. We support you by:

• Providing resources on Subject Pages to help you find quality subscription information and Skills for Learning website for skills development.
• Running workshops on academic skills and teaching in-curriculum. Sign up and if you find you cannot attend you will receive a recording you can access anytime.
• Offering 1-2-1 appointments where you can ask specific questions about any academic skills.
• Providing a Degree Apprentices Study Module to help you understand everything from IT set-up to Assignment feedback.
• Providing IT advice and guidance, including how to use key university systems such as MyBeckett.
• Providing 24/7 help via online chat or telephone.