Pre-course opportunities for social work degree

New students often feel disorientated and need time to settle into their new environment. Staff at the University of Lincoln recognised the need for resources designed to aid the transition into higher education; a situation also identified by the HEA report into the first year students experience which pointed to lack of preparation for academic study as one of the reasons for withdrawal.

This case study discusses the outcomes of a project where an online area was developed for Social Work students to access information communicate with staff existing students and new potential students.