The Disability Service can help by working with you to create an individual study support plan with reasonable adjustments (based on your disability and what will help you succeed in your course). This includes alternative exam arrangements, hearing loops , and changes to teaching materials such as large print or electronic formats. Disability Advisers can help you figure out what support you need – the sooner you request a study support plan, the faster they can speak to you about what your options are.

They can also help you apply for funding related to your disability. This can include one-to-one support or specialist mentoring, specialist equipment, printing costs, or some assessments. Funding support is available for all students, across all fee statuses and levels of study, so it’s worth speaking to them to see what might be possible.

PASS are informal, study sessions led by trained later-year students . They offer space to ask questions about course material or student life, and get practical tips from students who have been in your position recently. A study by the University found that attending all PASS sessions was associated with a grade increase of up to 10%!

The University has Writing Fellows who work with students from any faculty to help improve their writing. A Writing Fellow is like a tutor who can assist you, in confidential sessions , with how to write or take notes depending on your course.

RLFs can help with:

• Approaching the essay writing process from note taking to drafting and presenting work.
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses in your writing and creating strategies for long-term improvement.
• Advising you on structuring a piece of writing to ensure that it is clear and coherent.

You can book a 1:1 tutorial with a Study Skills adviser who has knowledge and experience related to your faculty. Tutorials can be in-person or online and they run all year round.

There is also a range of workshops that run throughout the year. The topics change depending on what will be of most help to students at that time. For instance, revision skills before an assessment period or dissertation support during TB2 and the summer.

If you would like to learn how to use the library more efficiently you can book a personalised 'Show me how’ training session that can cover all aspects of using the library and it’s its systems. Whether it be how to locate books and other materials on the online catalogue system, or how to book library desks and study spaces, this service can give you the answers during your session or they can help you contact someone who can.

The Library has a dedicated subject guide for each discipline taught at the University, including relevant databases, guidance for the style of referencing required, and information about commonly used software.

That's also where you can find who your subject librarian is. Subject librarians are there to help you find, evaluate, and use sources in your own work. Whether you’re struggling to use an online journal database, if you want to check the quality of sources, learn about online referencing software, or if you want to know more about what plagiarism is and how to avoid it, then it can be really useful to arrange a 1:1 appointment with them.

The Library has a subject guide for every discipline, packed with useful databases, referencing tips, and software info. You can also find your subject librarian there, who are available for 1:1 help with finding sources, using databases, referencing, and avoiding plagiarism. Book a session if you need support!

Library Support is there to ensure that the libraries and all their services are accessible to all students who need them. This can include students with disabilities and impairments, including but not limited to learning difficulties such as dyslexia or ADHD, physical or mental health conditions, or sensory impairments. It can also include part-time students, carers or parents, or students on work placements. These are not exhaustive lists, so if you are struggling to access any library service they can discuss your individual needs and what can be done to meet them. For example, if you would benefit from a library support study space, where you can independently study, then they might be able to help you.

You can also read about what support is available for disabled or dyslexic students or learn about the range of technology or equipment that is available for use.

Library Services also have information about a curated range of resources to help you relax, increase productivity, or support your wellbeing.