Offering support from the start

As a parent, you’ll obviously be concerned about your son or daughter’s welfare. You can be assured that we provide practical advice, help and support to ensure your child is healthy and cared for during their time here.

Student Services

The move into higher education can require a period of adjustment. Our student services team offer advice on everything from well being, study skills and finding part-time work. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and most of all, there to help with queries or information.

Disability and Dyslexia

We have a dedicated Disability and Dyslexia team who provide individual advice to students. We make obtaining appropriate support as straightforward as possible and are keen to meet with students and discuss available options as soon as possible.

IT and library support

Our Information and Learning Services team run a series of workshops each semester, so that students know how to get the best out of all our learning resources- including the library and Blackboard (the online learning system).

Personal tutors

Students will be matched up with a personal tutor within their first few weeks on campus. Personal tutors guide their studies and are a source of encouragement and advice on all academic matters.

Counselling

If things get particularly tough and your son or daughter feels they need extra support, the University has an excellent free counselling service.