Using digital resources and tools for your studies
Navigating digital platforms and using digital tools is essential for postgraduate study. This guide explains what you need to know and how to get further support:
- Understanding our digital systems and learning environment
- Getting connected (internet access)
- 7 digital services to explore
- Students studying University of Essex courses
- Minimum requirements for personal devices
Understanding our digital systems and learning environment
All of our courses are supported by digital platforms, resources and services.
Moodle
Our courses use a digital learning environment called Moodle as a central hub for course information, communication, learning material and collecting your assessments.
You will need to access Moodle on a regular basis. Moodle can be accessed through a web browser or using the Moodle App. For further information, including contact details for support, please visit our Moodle and digital learning page.
Library digital resources
Most of the readings for your course and the resources you need for independent study and research will be available online, through the Library website. You will be directed to specific items to read from your reading lists in Moodle.
There are many types of resources, often from different providers, so learning to navigate them might take time. We provide online Help with library resources and the library team can help you directly (in the library or online).
Username and password (Shibboleth)
To access Moodle and library digital resources you use a Shibboleth username and password. Enrolled students will be emailed their Shibboleth details from mid-September.
If you’re having problems logging in with Shibboleth, see Shibboleth login help.
MyTAP
You will be familiar with MyTAP from the application and enrolment process. You will continue to use MyTAP at various points during your course, for example to access your final assessment marks. Further information and contact details for support: MyTAP help.
Getting connected (internet access)
Using Wi-Fi at the Tavistock Centre
If you’re studying in London at the Tavistock Centre, you can connect your device (laptop, tablet or phone) to our free Wi-Fi for internet access. Look for ‘Free NHS Wifi’ in your device’s settings and follow the instructions to login. You’ll need to login each time you visit the Tavistock Centre.
7 digital services to explore
There are many digital services available to students to support you with your studies. Here are seven valuable services to explore:
Moodle app
Download the Moodle app for an alternative way to access Moodle. It has the advantage of direct notifications to your device rather than relying on email updates. Not all features are available in the app, so it complements rather than replaces the platform. For help with downloading and setting up the app, please visit our Help Centre in Moodle.
Cite Them Right Online
Cite Them Right Online is an online tool for assisting with referencing and citation creation. Citing and referencing are the essential academic practices of acknowledging other people’s ideas, research or words when they are incorporated into your own writing. Cite Them Right Online provides a variety of citing styles (including Harvard and APA 7th), formatting guides, online videos and an interactive tutorial.
Similarity checking
Inspera Originality is our similarity checking tool, integrated with Moodle to help support good academic practice. It generates an originality report that highlights matched text and can help you review your use of sources and referencing.
Many modules include a draft submission portal where you can request an originality report to review your work and referencing before making your final submission. The portals are in the Assessment Resources section of your Moodle module pages.
Inspera Originality has replaced Turnitin for 2026-27, so originality reports will look different for returning students. Assignments will continue to be submitted through Moodle as usual. Guidance and support are available via the Help Centre in Moodle.
Box of Broadcasts
You can stream millions of TV programmes and films using Box of Broadcasts (BoB), available through the library website. And it’s the only place to watch the classic BBC Talking Cure series exploring the work of the Tavistock Clinic. Library staff have also created various BoB playlists to explore, including collections on Freud, Trauma and Black History.
Laptop loans
The library has five laptops available for on-site, same-day loans within library opening hours. The laptops have Microsoft Office and can be used for printing. All devices use the same shared student login and only previously encrypted USBs can be used with them. Further details: PCs and laptops
Renew library loans online
There’s no need to come to the Tavistock Centre to renew your library loans. Renew online via your borrowing account.
Digital Dialogue
Make suggestions, provide feedback or start a conversation about technologies and digital services at Tavistock Education and Training. All posts made to Digital Dialogue will receive a response.
Students studying University of Essex courses
If your course is validated by the University of Essex, you will be given a University of Essex IT account, which will give you full access to the University of Essex Library and other services including LinkedIn Learning videos and software to download on your own computer. You will be emailed with details of how to set up your University of Essex IT account.
Minimum requirements for personal devices
To meet the Trust’s cybersecurity requirements, students using a personal device to access Trust systems must ensure that the device is running a current, supported and fully updated operating system. All software must be legally licensed, and automatic security updates should be enabled. Devices running unsupported or outdated software may not be able to access Trust services.
For the best compatibility with Trust systems, particularly clinical systems, students on clinical courses are strongly recommended to use a Windows device. Mac devices may be used; however, some clinical systems may not be compatible with macOS and may therefore be unavailable or have limited functionality.