We've got your back
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ.
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 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ.
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.