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• Welcome to Lancaster University!
  

  Welcome to Lancaster University!

  We are very pleased that you are interested in studying at Lancaster University.

  This site is called Moodle. Moodle is the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) used by all Lancaster University students to view course information, submit assignments, take part in discussions, view their timetable and much more.

  As well as providing information about Lancaster and your course, this site will give you the opportunity to practice using Moodle before you come to Lancaster.

  This page is specifically for students from our Access Programmes in China.

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• About Lancaster University
  

  About Lancaster University

  For general information about Lancaster University visit our website

  • Courses at Lancaster University URL

    Please follow this link for a complete list of undergraduate courses taught at Lancaster. 

    You can find more information by clicking on the Entry Requirements Tab.

    1+3 students can apply for most courses at Lancaster, however some specialist programmes that require an 'A Level' (UK qualification) in a specific subject may not be available.

    2+2 students can only apply for the specific courses that have been agreed between Lancaster and the relevant university in China. For these courses a detailed curriculum match has been done to make sure that you will have the relevant skills to enter the second year (Part 2) at Lancaster.

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• Help with Assignment Writing and Referencing
  

  Help with Assignment Writing and Referencing

  Before you come to Lancaster, please take the time to look at our Learning and Skills Development Website.

  Studying in higher education may be very different from what you have been used to, especially if you have started your journey in a different academic culture. The resources in our Preparing to Study at Lancaster section of the website will help you to prepare for life and study at University.

  You can also find information about:

  Academic Writing

  - this includes information about how to write a good essay or assignment, including the structure, answering the question asked (very important), referencing and avoiding plagiarism.

  Independent Learning

  - there is much more independent learning at UK universities

  Group work & Presentations

  Assessment and exams
  

  And much more!
  

  
  

  • Books and Resources for Assignment Writing File

    Here you will find recommended text books to help with assignment writing and a link to an online too for international students

  • 'Prepare for Success' - Study Skills for International Students URL

    Please click this link to access 'Prepare for Success' - the online study skills tool for international students

  • Assignment Writing 'At a Glance' File

    Here you will find some very useful 'at a glance' assignment writing guidelines written by the Linguistics department at Lancaster University relating to structuring your essay and referencing

  • Detailed Essay Writing Advice File

    Here you will find more detailed essay writing advice written by the Law department at Lancaster University

  • Referencing and Avoiding Plagiarism URL

    Plagiarism is a very serious academic offence at Lancaster, but you have to know what it is to avoid it, so read on.....