Studying Essex : exams

Your first year is designed to help ease you into uni life gradually, so when it comes to studying for exams try not to worry too much. In most cases first year marks don’t go towards your final degree grade, and you'll only need to achieve a pass rate of forty percent to go through to your second year. This can help to take the pressure off, especially when there are so many other things to get used to. However, it's worth putting a bit of effort into revision as then you won’t find the transition into your second and third years (when the hard work really begins!) as difficult, and all the practice you put in will put you ahead of the game in the long run.

Each department will have a different examination method - some use multiple choice tests whereas others will be timed essay questions. But don’t worry - your department will provide you will all the information you need - such as online past papers to practice. For more information, visit your department's website.