Study support resources.

13 November, 2024

Useful tools and resources to help you study.

These online study resources will assist you through your studies. There are also useful academic resources on the Student Hub. Don’t forget to reach out to your tutors or the academic team if you are struggling with your studies.

Submitting Assessments via Google Classroom instructions

To avoid any issues when submitting your assignments make sure to watch this instructional video and carefully follow the steps.

UCLan Library

As we are a UCLan partner, you have full access to the University Library and IT facilities on the Preston Campus, including:

  • 118,700 e-journals – search using the Journal Finder
  • 503,200 2-books – search using the Library Search
  • Specialist online subject resources

You can find a full list of resources here.

Harvard Referencing Guide

Refer to this document to help you correctly reference sources in your work.

Study Zone

The study zone is situated next to Mac Suite 1 and is open for all to use while the building is open:

  • Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 10pm
  • Weekends: 9:45am – 6pm

There are computers, Scarlet audio interfaces, MIDI keyboards and free desk space that you can use to study as well as our on-site library books available to rent out, just ask at reception for the library key.

Technical Resources

All of the studio guides are available online in the Technical Resources Hub. There are also a range of useful guides and resources to assist you with our facilities and software. If you are having technical issues and you need support don’t forget to reach out to your tutors or the studio assistants.