This unit allows students to develop a range of learning skills that are vital to study success. Students work with tutors to develop competence in a range of academic areas such as critical argument, dealing with various types of written assignments, reading of academic texts, notetaking, developing a learning plan, researching, using academic sources wisely and avoiding plagiarism.
It is ideal for students who have limited tertiary experience or have not studied for awhile. This is a non-award unit which is ideal in helping you develop/sharpen your fundamental academic learning skills and understandings.
This unit is not currently a requirement for any programmes of study but may be eligible for credit as an elective. Please check with OUA for more information.
The most convenient way to enroll for a programme at OUA is via OUA's secured online enrolment system.
1. Create a login
To enrol online you will need to create a login (if you already have a login please go to step 2). To create a login, click the "Create a Login" link in My Area, located on nearly every page on the OUA's website.
2. Find your unit
The search is located in the top right corner on every page. You will also find unit and qualification lists in " What to study ". When you find a unit that interests you, click the name of the unit to view the unit description page.
3. Choose your study period
To enrol in the unit, click the “Enrol Now” button, located at the top and bottom of the unit description page. Select study period and click on “Add to shopping basket” button.
4. Add units to your shopping basket
You can return to your Shopping Basket at any time by clicking on "Shopping basket” in “My Area". All items added to your shopping basket are saved until you proceed with your enrolment or until the close of enrolment date of the selected study period.
5. Enrol
Click the “Proceed with Enrolment” button on the shopping basket page to proceed through the enrolment process. Make sure you read each page along the way as its here that you will find important information about your enrolment.
Make your payments online
You can make your payment online any time before the close of enrolment date.
Making your payment is easy, login and click on the “Make a Payment” link in My Area. OUA accept payments by Credit Card, FEE-HELP, Money Order or Cheque.
OUA also allows students to apply for FEE-HELP via its online system.
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