Your learning

Knowing where to get to the right resources and support will make it easier for you to achieve your goals.

Start here:

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  • Academic writing support and development
  • Study skills tutors in your school
  • Employability skills
  • Maths and stats
  • International students

What you need to know

Helping you make the most of your studies

We’ll help you get organised, and make sure that you have access to the learning resources you need to succeed.

My Studies

My Studies is the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's virtual learning environment (VLE) and uses Blackboard software.

Libraries, media and computing

All about the libraries and the massive range of resources available to you.

Build your study and digital skills

Helping you get ready for university-level study, from software tutorials to staying motivated.

My ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø portal

My ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø brings together important tools and info like email and timetables – all in one place.

LinkedIn Learning

Unlimited access to video-based training courses written and presented by experts.

Recorded lectures

Lectures are recorded – or captured – where possible as a valuable study aid to support your learning.

Personal support

In addition to your course tutors, you’ll also be supported by:

  • your Personal Academic Tutor who’ll provide advice and guidance, help you to stay on track and get the best out of your studies
  • your Student Support and Guidance Tutor who’ll help you with anything from homesickness to stress, and who can signpost you to other support services
  • in most of our schools you can also get informal from other students on your course to help build your self-confidence.

Extra support

And if you have a disability, illness or specific learning difficulty (like dyslexia or ADHD) that affects your ability to study then you can speak to our Learning Support Coordinators who will put a learning support plan in place for you.

Placements and employability

Work placements

Many of our courses offer work-based opportunities. They are a brilliant way to make new contacts and put your new skills into practice.

Employability on your course

Employability skills are embedded in all of our courses; and we work with employers to understand what they are looking for.

Other guidance and information

Student contract

Our contract with you: regulations, policies and codes of conduct.

Getting help with your studies

Procedures to help if your course is not running as smoothly as you’d like.

Withdrawing or transferring

Help and advice if you’re thinking of transferring or withdrawing from your course.

Graduation

What to expect at our graduation ceremonies.

School office contacts

Contact details for all of our academic school offices.