Program Overview

Introduction to the Academic Learning Centre

The Academic Learning Centre offers a range of services to support students in their academic pursuits. These services are designed to enhance learning and academic success.

Services Offered

The centre provides the following services:

• One-to-one Academic Support and Tutoring: Students can receive individual advice on various aspects of learning at the third level.
  • Essay writing: Independent and confidential advice is given on how to improve the structure and writing style of essays and essay planning.
  • Study skills
  • Time management
  • Exam techniques
• Subject-specific Support: The centre offers support in areas of critical need, specifically in Gaeilge and Mathematics.
• Pre-exam Planning: Assistance is provided in planning individual study programmes, especially in the lead up to exams, to help students make the most of their time and assist in future study planning.

The Academic Learning Centre Handbook

The centre's comprehensive handbook includes chapters on:

• Study skills
• Academic reading
• Time-management
• Structuring essays
• Referencing academic essays, including the Harvard and Footnoting systems
• Preparing for exams