Sources of Support

General advice on FAQs for students studying in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

Support and advice for students in LLC

Your Personal Tutor will be your first point of contact for all academic matters relating to your degree programme and choice of courses.  Your Personal Tutor will also provide academic references.  All students will have one meeting with their Personal Tutor each semester, and group meetings may also be arranged.

The LLC Student Support team will be the first point of contact for all administrative matters and pastoral care.  The Student Support team deal with status letters, degree transfers, concessions and authorised interruption of studies;  they can also offer guidance and information on all support services available to students at the University.

Student Support and Personal Tutors

If your academic performance is affected by circumstances such as illness, you will find advice here.

Special Circumstances

Students are encouraged to take advantage of the study support offered by the Institute for Academic Development.

Study advice and support

Information on library services, computer facilities and basic computer training.

Library and computing facilities

The Resource Centre at 50 George Square provides access to films and documentaries, video and audio editing facilities, and more.

LLC Resource Centre

Find out how to seek help from or get involved with your students’ association.

Edinburgh University Students' Association (EUSA)

All students with a long-term or chronic condition (physical or mental) should contact the Student Disability Service as early as possible in order to take advantage of the help and advice available.

Student Disability Service

Useful links to information on part-time, vacation and graduate jobs, year abroad opportunities and general careers advice.

Careers Service

You will find full details of progression requirements in the Degree Programme Table for your degree.  Please note that entry into Honours is normally by achievement of 50% or higher at the first attempt in all the compulsory second-year courses of your registered degree.  There may be additional requirements for language students.

Degree Progression Requirements

Students have various opportunities to provide feedback, both informally (e.g. by speaking to staff) and formally (e.g. through end-of-course questionnaires).  Staff members at the University of Edinburgh work closely with student representatives.  Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) coordinates student representation and provides training and support for student representatives across the University.  Student representatives (‘Reps’) listen to you to identify areas for improvement, suggest solutions, and ensure that your views inform strategic decisions within the University, building a stronger academic community and improving your student life.  Schools share students’ emails with their student representatives as a matter of course;  any student wishing to opt out from this should inform the Course Secretary.

Student feedback and Student-Staff Liaison

Peer Support in the context of the University means a student with more experience sharing their knowledge, skills, abilities and expertise with a new or less experienced student.  Peer Support may focus around advancing your academic work, providing opportunities to socialise with other students within your School or offering additional support to ensure your wellbeing while at University.  Edinburgh University Students’ Association (EUSA) and the University have been widely developing the Peer Support Project across the University since 2012.

Different forms of Peer Support are available throughout LLC;  if you would like to become involved in a peer support scheme, please speak to your Course Organiser or Personal Tutor or contact EUSA for more information:  peer.support@eusa.ed.ac.uk.

Peer support

Successful study at University stems from a partnership between students and staff, and the University is committed to providing you with a learning environment and student services which enable you to fulfil your potential.

The Student Contract

A valuable source of information on all aspects of student life.

General information and support for Students

The website of the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures.

School of LLC