Personal Tutoring

All students are assigned a Personal Tutor at the start of their course. All undergraduate and taught postgraduate students will have a named Personal Tutor who is a member of academic staff from their department, and who has knowledge of their course. For postgraduate research students, the role is undertaken by their Research Supervisor, coordinated by the Graduate School and a network of departmental postgraduate Research Tutors.

Personal Tutoring is not just about giving students the opportunity to talk if they have a problem; it is intended to help students reflect on their progress and develop personal, academic and professional skills. Students can meet with their Personal Tutor two to three times a year to discuss their academic studies, co-curricular activities that enhance their profile, and to reflect on any issues that may impact on their overall performance at university. Personal Tutoring meetings will help students to develop skills that can improve their academic performance, help them identify areas for professional and personal growth and development, career planning and employment.

Personal Tutoring meetings may take different formats (face to face, telephone, online eg Collaborate Ultra or Teams) and may be organised as group sessions. Students can also access support from Learning and Development Centres, the Library, their Programme Leader, and Student Life.