Study Support

As a CSU student, we provide you with access to academic learning support and skill development. Whether it's support in mathematics, English, exam techniques, essay writing or learning strategies, we can help you to acquire or enhance the skills you need to succeed in university studies.

Through workshops, drop-in sessions or individual consultations, students are presented with strategies and techniques that allow them to better participate in academic activities.

Study support services include:

• individual consultations
• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• short preparation courses
• self help resources

Whether you're embarking on university study for the first time or just want to refresh your skills, CSU's online resources are accessible anywhere, any time.

Learning skills

As a CSU student, you have access to Learning Skills Advisors who can provide you with academic learning support. These consultations are free and can be in person or online. Learning Skills Advisors assist you to develop skills in structuring assignments correctly and to develop your own study and editing skills, but do not offer a proof reading or editing service or advice on content.

• Learning skills: support for students' academic skill development including time management, essay writing, note taking, exam techniques and study skills. Assistance is available online, face-to-face and by phone
• English support: support for any student who has difficulties with reading or writing English, regardless of their language background.
• Maths skills: assistance for those having difficulties in their course with mathematics or statistics.

Short preparation courses - STUDY LINK

Whether you have accepted an offer to study at CSU or another university, or are considering university study in the near future, a STUDY LINK subject may help you prepare for university study. STUDY LINK offers short, self-paced subjects available to study by distance education. We provide you with the materials (usually online) which you work through at your own pace.

From Writing at University to Introduction to Physics, the range of STUDY LINK subjects provides an insight into university study.

Our students report huge gains in confidence, skills and knowledge as a result of completing STUDY LINK subjects and we constantly seek feedback to ensure the STUDY LINK program continues to meet student needs.

More about STUDY LINK

Self help resources

For those wanting tips on taking notes, writing essays, referencing, effective study or exams, CSU's 'How do I?' guides provide easy-to-follow advice.

Self help resources include:

• time management planners
• grammar, spelling and punctuation
• tips to improve your memory
• weekly study planner

Library support

The library offers a range of online resources to help you get the most out of your degree.

• Thousands of electronic resources, audio-visual material, books, and journals.
• Library catalogue: search our collection of resources, with links to electronic journals and subject reserve
• Databases: search journal articles indexed by topic, including the full text for many articles

Get help using the library:

• Ask library staff a question. Chat to a librarian online, or call our freecall number 1800 808 369
• View answers to frequently asked questions about the library
• Online tutorials for using the library catalogue and journal databases

More about library services

Where to go next:

• Student Central
• Careers Support
• Financial Support
• Online learning