But once I found my feet, it was incredible

5. Up to two thirds of your work will be done outside of lectures and seminars
The lecture and seminar aspects of your course are the least time-consuming activities. Most of the work that you do will be in your own time – yes, your lecturers will expect you to study outside of lecture times! Completing independent research, writing papers, preparing for any quizzes, exams and presentations, making your way through the suggested reading list, completing homework tasks – these are the activities that will take up the vast proportion of your course.