From the moment you start at our University, you will receive expert guidance throughout your course.
Academic Planning and Student Support
The University’s Academic Planning and Student Support Service provides a focus for Undergraduate students to get academic guidance, assistance and administrative support. Our service works alongside the academic registry staff in a number of Undergraduate Offices in the main buildings on each campus.
Personal support through our Undergraduate Offices provides you with your personal timetable at the beginning of the year (which you can also view online after you have enrolled) and there are staff to support you on your course.
Every student has a Personal Academic Adviser who is normally a lecturer from your academic faculty and you can meet with them in our Undergraduate Offices. They can also help you with any personal matters, working closely with other University departments including Registry, Finance and Student Services.
Welcome and orientation
This is the first vital week of your time at University. Beginning in enrolment week, the Welcome and Orientation programme introduces you to the University, your course and our IT and learning resources. Your tutors will help you understand what to expect in terms of study and assessment.
Academic year
The academic year is made up of semesters — each semester is 15 weeks. There are breaks during Christmas and Easter — see our website for relevant dates.
Course structure
Our courses are modular and give you the flexibility to specialise or take a more broadly-based programme. You are taught for two semesters a year, with an assessment period at the end of each semester, and usually coursework as well.
Transferable skills and attributes - enhancing your employability
You will develop the key attributes employers seek:
- Able to present yourself confidently
- Effective in communication and teamwork
- Analytical
- Creative
- Ethical
- Problem-solving
There are opportunities to gain additional qualifications such as a language, or you can take our Elective studies programme as part of your degree. You can develop your own personal development portfolio, which will help you create a polished, professional CV.
You also have the chance to participate in mentoring and other activities, both paid and voluntary, which support the University and its students. After graduation, you can continue to mentor and maintain links with the University.
See our website for more information.
