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Studying is one of the few things that never really goes away in academic life, so it’s probably for the best that you work out some efficient study strategies. One thing I’m sure you’ll encounter is that a lot of study guides and strategies are aimed at undergraduates. Which is great! Or, it would be, if you were an undergraduate. Unfortunately, you’re not, you’re a postgraduate student, and you’re really hoping to find study strategies for master’s students. Now, you could go away and try to hunt down some, or you could stay right here – where we’ve done all the work for you!


Study Guides and Strategies


Remember that you’re an individual, so things that work for your friends might not work for you – and that’s alright. Don’t force yourself to take on their methods if they don’t help, let’s face it, not everyone finds 3am in the morning the optimum time to study, even if it does sometimes seem that way!


Work out where is a good place for you to study – this is incredibly important. For some people, a totally silent library is ideal, for others, a nicely busy coffee shop. Some students might prefer to work in their room, whereas others want to keep their room as a relaxation space. Don’t be afraid to test out a few locations – or even move


between them when you need a change of scene. For more tips on this, we’ve got a whole guide devoted to creating a harmonious working environment. Now that you know where you’re going to work, let’s look at some study strategies in more detail. Remember – studying shouldn’t start when you get home! It’s an ongoing process, one that needs active involvement at every stage. And yes, that includes during your lectures. Not sure what you should be writing down during your lectures? Well, worry no more – we can show you. Lectures aren’t the only resource available to you


though, and you should make sure you’re making use of all of them.


Have a Goal


So, that’s the setup done! Now, onto the studying itself. The first thing you need to do is make sure you have a goal – this is essential for successful study strategies for master’s students. What do you want to come away from this study session having achieved? It doesn’t have to be anything major, but make sure there’s something you can aim towards. Whether it’s understanding how a particular reaction works, memorising the dates of important events, or even ensuring you


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