Academic Skills
Develop your confidence, independence and skills as a university learner.
Whether you're beginning your academic journey, adapting to a new educational context, preparing a dissertation or returning to study after some time away, the Academic Skills Programme can help you understand how knowledge is explored, communicated and evaluated within higher education.
Through self-paced learning, workshops, one-to-one support and sessions within taught programmes, you can develop the academic practices that will support you throughout your studies at King's and beyond.
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Self-paced learning
Access online, self-paced resources co-created with King's students to help you develop your skills in:
- Academic Writing
- Criticality
- AI Literacy
- Assessment & Feedback
- Academic Integrity
- Reading
- Research & Dissertations
- Academic Language
- Success
- Communication
Work through the resources that are most relevant to you, whenever you need them.
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Workshops
Take part in online and in-person workshops throughout the academic year.
With more than 70 workshops available, you can develop practical skills across topics including:
- Academic Writing
- Managing Your Studies
- Dissertations
- Writing Your First Assignment
- Scientific Writing
- Working in Groups
- Successful Academic Speaking
- Successful Academic Reading
- Acting on Feedback
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One-to-one support
If you'd like individual guidance on developing a particular academic skill, you can book a one-to-one appointment with an Academic Skills Tutor or join a drop-in session.
Appointments give you the opportunity to discuss your own learning needs and receive personalised guidance to help you move forward.
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Academic Skills within your programme
You may also encounter Academic Skills as part of your taught programme.
The Academic Skills team works with more than 70 programmes across King's to integrate academic skills development into students' learning.
Speak to your module or programme lead to find out what support is available within your programme.
Why develop your Academic Skills?
Developing your academic skills can help you to:
- Build confidence and independence as a university learner.
- Strengthen your academic reading and writing.
- Develop your critical thinking.
- Communicate and collaborate more effectively.
- Make better use of assessment and feedback.
- Develop your understanding of academic integrity and AI literacy.
- Prepare for research projects and dissertations.
- Develop skills that will support your future aspirations.
Support throughout your studies
Academic Skills isn't just for when you're struggling with an assignment.
You can use the programme throughout your time at King's — from developing the foundations of university study through to preparing major assessments, research projects and dissertations.
Choose the support that works for you, whether that's independent online learning, attending a workshop, receiving one-to-one guidance or taking part in Academic Skills sessions within your programme.
Get started
Explore the Academic Skills Programme and choose the learning and support that's right for you.
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Need support?
If you have questions about the Academic Skills Programme or want to find out whether Academic Skills is working with your programme, contact:
academicskills@kcl.ac.uk