Exams

Exams are used to assess your knowledge or understanding in many subject areas across the University.

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Exams are designed to test your knowledge and assess your understanding of aspects of your course. Exams vary from course to course and details of what they will involve will be given to you in advance by your tutors, giving you plenty of time to prepare.

Preparing for your exams

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Remote exams and assessments

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More student advice

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Exam tips

Make sure you're as prepared as you can be before sitting your exams.

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Looking after yourself during the exam season

Student advice for looking after yourself while revising for your exams.

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Exam support

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Remote exams and assessments

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Library revision and exam writings guides

Downloadable guides & podcasts on preparing and sitting exams

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Exam/Assignment stress support

Support from the Student Wellbeing Centre

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Library support workshops

Calendar of the different support workshops run by the library

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Independent learning

Studying on your own is a big part of university as you take the lead in defining your own learning journey.

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Academic writing

At university you will write assignments in a more formal, structured way than you may have done before.

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Study Modules

Exam skills - Skills for Study

All University of Lincoln students have access to the learning resource hub Skills for Study, provided by the Library.

Follow this link to an Exam Skills module and complete topics on:

  • Performing well in exams
  • Revision
  • Sitting an exam

You will need to login using your University of Lincoln credentials to access this learning resource, use the Get started with Skills for Study guide for help accessing and using the modules.

Read more student posts:

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Don’t make these mistakes when preparing for your exams

Written by Andrew Shaw - Lincoln graduate

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Coping with exam stress

Written by Beth Gulliver - 3rd year English

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Organisation around exam time

Written by Kathryn - 1st year English & Drama

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How to approach exams

Written by Kathryn - 1st year English & Drama

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Related topics

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International

Settling into university in another country can be challenging, but dedicated help is available to make the transition easier.

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Postgraduate

Guidance, support and resources to help you as you study for a Masters or PhD.

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Online learning

Access and get the most from the University’s range of online teaching and learning resources.

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Academic skills and practice

Develop the skills you need to succeed at university.

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