Have you been thinking about studying Business, Marketing, or Digital Marketing at the University of Hull? This blog will give you essential study tips to ensure your success during your studies. Whether you’re just starting your undergraduate journey or coming back for a master’s, this is your one-stop guide on creating positive study habits for success at Hull. Did you know that around 20% of students are distracted while trying to study? (Walck-Shannon, Rowell and Frey, 2021) If this sounds like you, then look no further.. As a second-year marketing student at Hull University, I’m sharing the best study tips that I didn’t know before starting university, so I’m giving them to you to make sure you are ahead of the game.
Why Choose Hull?
Hull offers students excellent academic support through lecturers, the Hubble portal, and the library team. (University of Hull, n.d.). As well as this, the City of Culture 2017 offers affordable living for students while offering a city packed with culture and opportunities. Fun Fact: Hull is ranked the 12th cheapest student city by The Times (Bhardwa, 2017).
- Plan Your Study Schedule Early
Uni Life is busy from lectures to assignments to social events and even work, planning is essential to avoid drowning under the pressure of work. A great way to create a schedule is by using planners such as Google Calendar or Microsoft Excel, as these help keep you afloat and under control.
Personal Tip: I break down big assignments into smaller tasks and take regular breaks, as it helps the work feel less daunting and a chore to get started with.
2. Make use of the University’s Study Resources
The Brymor Jones Library is much more than any old Library, with a dedicated skills team and the social seventh floor as well as all the books you could dream of. But that’s not just it, the Library website has access to dozens of databases to support your studies.
3. Find your Ideal Study Space
Everybody studies differently; it’s not a one-size-fits-all situation. What may work for somebody else may not work for you. At the University of Hull and the surrounding areas, there are many different environments to test your perfect study atmosphere.
4. Manage Your Time Like a Pro
I know from experience that uni deadlines come up fast, so you need to develop good time management skills so you can stay ahead of the game. These skills are essential as they can be transferred into careers post graduation.
Recommended methods
Pomodoro Technique- Work for 25 minutes- break for 5- (Learn more – watch this quick video).
Use apps that lock your phone to keep focus ( Forest).
Set Weekly Goals for work you need to complete.
5. Work With Your Classmates
As a second-year student, I can tell you that group work is common across all business-based courses. You will need to develop teamwork skills as these are essential to come out with good grades. Here are some opportunities to develop them.
Joins HUBS ( Hull Uni Business Society)
Attend Hull uni HEY! Marketing ran events
Collaborate on assignments and share lecture notes.
Personal Experience: Once you break the ice with your group members, you can end up with a tight-knit group of friends.
6. Look After Your Physical and Mental Health
Academic success comes from more than just studying. Keeping healthy is essential.
The University of Hull has the Allam Sports Centre, which features a state-of-the-art gym and numerous courts to play sports on.
For mental health, practice mindfulness with apps such as Headspace or Calm.
As well as this, Sleep, nutrition, exercise and resting time are just as important as your deadlines.
Personal Tip: If you feel yourself getting stressed out or mentally fatigued from work, go to the gym to let off some steam and feel refreshed.
7. Use Technology to Your Advantage
As a marketing student, I quickly learned how powerful digital tools can be. There are many different tools that you can use, you may not know where to start so I have listed the ones I use the most.
Grammarly– this can help polish your assignments by improving grammar and flow, as well as suggesting different words to use.
Chatgpt- this AI chatbot can help you start your long essays by giving you key ideas that you could develop in your work. As well as this, it can help rewrite parts that don’t make sense or suggest things that could be better.
MyBib– This tool is a reference generator, essential for getting references correct.
Five Useful Apps For Students!
1. Notion– Good for keeping all your notes in one Place- Free (Save the Student, 2024)
2. Simple Mind– Good for organising your Thoughts through mindmaps- Free (Save the Student, 2024)
3. AppBlock– Good for staying focused when you’re trying to study- Free (Save the Student, 2024)
4. Microsoft 365– Good for accessing your work anywhere across multiple devices- Free with uni office accounts(Save the Student, 2024)
5. Google Calendar– Good for planning study schedules- Free
Final Thoughts: Success Starts Now!
Studying at the University of Hull is a fantastic opportunity to build not only your specialised skills for your degree, but you will also grow your confidence, independence, and career skills!
Here’s a small infographic summarising some of the tips I have discussed in this blog. Generated by (ChatGPT,2025)
By following my essential guide for surviving university, you will be planning, making use of resources, staying healthy, and using technology, you’ll be ahead of the game and be on track for success in your Business, Marketing or Digital Marketing degree.
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