Exam prep

Exam prep resources

• Creating a revision program

  Revising can be a little daunting, but keeping a revision program will help you keep track of what you need to do.

• Exam performance tips

  The big day arrives. How do you make sure it is productive and stress is minimal?

• Revising for exams

  There’s no secret to exam success - it’s all in the preparation. The following tips will help you organise your time and materials to ensure you’re well prepared.

• Multiple choice exams

  Perhaps the most common type of exam, many students need to take Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) tests. The following tips and ideas are aimed at giving you a range of practical strategies you can implement in practice and in MCQ exams.

• Writing essays in exams

  The best way to do well in essay exams is to prepare and practice. This resource provides tips and strategies to help you revise, organise your thoughts and write clearly.

• Take-home exams

  Learn what to expect from take-home exams and how to approach them to maximise your marks.

• Short answer exams

  The key to doing well in short answer exams is demonstrating your understanding, not just your memory.

• Presenting online

  Virtual presentation skills are important at both university and in the workplace. This resource provides tips on presenting to camera, including how to support your message using voice and body language techniques and maximise the impact of your visuals.

• Open-book exams

  Prepare actively for open-book exams to achieve your best.