Student Learning Development

Academic Advice in Arts & Humanities

Undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate taught (PGT) students in Arts & Humanities can make an appointment or come to a class with the Effective Learning Adviser (or one of her Graduate Teaching Assistants) to talk about anything related to your academic work. Common topics include:

  • academic writing (essays, dissertations, research proposals)
  • argumentation
  • engagement with literature, referencing and using/critiquing sources
  • time and project management
  • effective, evidence-based study and revision methods

We can advise you on current unmarked work or past assignments, including helping you in how you:

  • interpret the question
  • think about your argument
  • plan your essay
  • research and use your sources
  • write and edit your work
  • apply feedback

We can advise you within the context of your subject, but are unable to advise on specific content. Similarly, we encourage your ability to edit and assess your work and, therefore, cannot offer proof reading.

If you are a Postgraduate Research student (PGR), you can seek academic advice and support through the Researcher Developer team.

 
 

See below for resources and appointment booking.

If you still have questions for the Effective Learning Adviser for the College of Arts & Humanities, please contact jennifer.boyle@glasgow.ac.uk.

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for your Dissertation Classes, they are really fantastic and have been a great help in thinking about my dissertation."

Dissertation Classes, 2025.

"I wanted to share with you that I was recommended an A5 on my comparison essay. I’m super happy with these results, especially after my previous essay and I wanted to take the time to thank you for your guidance and support."

1:1 Appointment - Lifelong Learning/Access (Scottish History and Art History) Student, 2025.

"I attended your class last Tuesday on dissertation structure, I feel this helped me a lot to understand the layout of the dissertation!"

Dissertation Classes - Education Student, 2025.

"I recently found out that my dissertation received an A4 grade (19/22), and that I'll be graduating with a Distinction. In the feedback, my first marker said that my dissertation was of distinction quality from the first page, which I definitely attribute to your advice on the structure and content of the literature review.  I made sure to mention your invaluable support in the dissertation's acknowledgements section."

1:1 Appointment - PGT English Literature Student, 2024.

"I did so well on my data report! I got an A3! My lecturer called it 'inspired.' Thank you for all your help—you’ll definitely be hearing from me in the future!"

1:1 Appointment - PGT Information Management and Preservation Student, 2025.

Classes and Resources

Live Classes (Semester 1)

Dissertation Classes

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Essay Writing

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Pre-recorded Classes and Online Materials

These classes offer a mix of online materials and resources you can work through at your own pace. Some are classes held in the previous semester. All contain useful resources, including some recordings of past live classes. Check back regularly for updates.

Mastering Academic Writing & Research

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Advanced Criticality

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Appointments

Undergraduate and PGT students can make an appointment with one of the advising team (GUID required). The booking diary shows appointments available in the next 21 days only.

All appointments will take place online.

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