Academic life

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Workshops, fact sheets, resources and advice for undergraduates and postgraduates to help you develop your academic and study skills, and skills development support and workshops for PhD students.

There are various digital resources available to help you with your studies.

Choosing courses, where to find assessment and exams information, getting advice on academic matters, and information about academic appeals and Special Circumstances processes.

How we gather and use your feedback to enhance courses and the quality of our degree programmes, the University Student Partnership Agreement and student representation.

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.

Information on the University's expectations and policies for student conduct, including academic misconduct and fitness to practice.

The complaint procedure is designed to ensure that complaints are properly investigated and are given careful and fair consideration.

Support for disabled students is provided by our own Disability and Learning Support Service. Contact us about additional funding, disability legislation and policy, building access and additional arrangements for exams.

If you are temporarily unable to engage with your studies, you can apply for an authorised interruption of study. An interruption of study involves taking a complete break from study for an agreed period of time, usually for up to one academic year.