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Academic Skills Centre

The Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a place for Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Durham University students to access support and guidance on improving and developing their academic skills and academic English language. We have a range of services available to students - from taught sessions targeting essential concepts, to opportunities to talk individually with one of the ASC team, to curated online resource lists.

ASC Student Services

The Academic Skills Centre provides current students with Academic skills development through four main services: Online Resources, Drop Ins, Taught Sessions and 1-2-1s
Two students studying in Teaching and Learning Centre

ASC for Departments

We have several methods of supporting your department's students with academic skills engagement. These include info packs, staff briefings, collaborations and training.
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Visit the ASC SharePoint for full information on what we offer

The Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a place for Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Durham University students to access support and guidance on improving and developing their academic skills and their academic English language. Our SharePoint has full details.

We have a range of services available to students, from taught sessions targeting essential concepts and opportunities to talk individually with one of the ASC team, to curated online resource lists.
Find out more about ASC for Students
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Where is the Academic Skills Centre?

The Academic Skills Centre (ASC) is a unit within Durham Centre for Academic Development.

Most ASC activity takes place either in the Teaching and Learning Centre or Online.

Teaching and Learning Centre exterior

Teaching and Learning Centre

The Teaching and Learning Centre on South Road is home to the DCAD offices and an array of teaching and study spaces.  ASC Taught Sessions and Drop Ins happen here.

Teaching and Learning Centre
South Road
DURHAM
DH1 3LS
United Kingdom

ASC @ TLC Find us on the top floor