I’m studying at the moment and have been told I can find out my preferred learning style?

Yes, you can and these tests are ideal for both studying and communicating information to other people. There are a few online tests available:

VARK – http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire

BBC – http://www.bbc.co.uk/keyskills/extra/module1/1.shtml – will show you whether you are left or right brain dominant

Learning Strategies Questionnaire – http://www.learning-styles.co.uk

Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire – http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html