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Where to turn when you need a helping hand

From how you spend your time between lectures to managing your money, going to uni gives you the chance to be independent. But you don't have to do it alone...

Find out about the guidance and support you'll get if you need a helping hand with academic life – or life in general – when you study with us.

Need support now with applying to uni or student finance? See our guides on how to apply and fees and finance or our information for international students.

If you're looking for a personal academic tutor or student support services, you've come to the right place. 

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Finance and money support

We'll give you advice and guidance on money-related issues — speak to us about how to fund your studies, how to manage your money, or how to apply for Student Finance.

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Health and wellbeing

Discover the health and wellbeing services you can access when you study with us.

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Careers and employment

Our graduate employment rates are among the UK's best, with 94% of our students in work and/or further study. 

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Learning and academic support

Everyone needs a little help with their studies from time to time. Find out what learning and academic support you get when you study here.

 

Support for your circumstances

Every year, thousands of students join us for their studies — from all kinds of backgrounds and circumstances. Explore the support we offer during the application process and during your studies, and find out who to speak to for more information. 

Additional support and disability advice

Advice and support for any student or applicant who shares a disability or additional learning need.

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Support for care leavers

If you've spent time in care, find out what support and funding is available when you apply to university, and during your time in higher education.

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Support for estranged students

If you aren't in contact with your parents, find out what support and funding is available when you're at university and before you apply.

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Support for people seeking sanctuary

If you're seeking asylum or have refugee status, you may find it more difficult to go to university — but we're here to help. 

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Support for autistic students

Explore this informational toolkit to help you get the most out of University studies and the application process as a person with autism. 

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Support for students with caring responsibilities

Caring for someone doesn't mean that university isn't available to you. Explore the support we offer to students with caring responsibilities at the ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú. 

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Advice for mature students

Join a university where more than a quarter of our students are 'mature' when they start their course — and explore the help we offer at the ºÚÁÏÈë¿Ú. 

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Financial support for students with dependants

If you have children or support a dependant adult, you could get extra financial support while you study with us. Find out more now.

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