Personal support
We are a friendly community with approachable staff who will support you both personally and academically.
Personal tutors
Personal tutors act as a gateway to the University. They will support you with:
- your general academic performance (rather than specific topics)
- your personal professional development, for example, volunteering and study abroad opportunities
- general emotional and welfare issues.
Your personal tutor may be able to help you directly or they may refer you to the appropriate support services within the University.
Personal tutors are experienced full-time members of staff and the welfare of their students is very important to them.
You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor to look at progress but they will also be available if you need additional support and guidance.
Peer mentors
Peer mentors are specially trained students from your department who will help you settle into both academic and student life. This could be anything from how to make the most of tutorials to recommending local takeaways!
The scheme pairs first year students with specially trained second and third years.
The peer mentoring scheme also helps students across all year groups get to know each other and contributes to making your department a supportive and friendly place to study.
Support across the University
The University has high quality, dedicated student support services. They cover issues such as:
- physical disabilities
- learning needs such as dyslexia
- finances
- health
- documentation.
Find out more about Student Services
Find out about the support that's available to you through Student Services.