Student Support - University of Staffordshire London

Introducing the Student Life team

The Student Life team are your front door to student-facing professional services and support teams.

The Student Life team is the first point of contact for students. They provide key information, first-line support, and connect students to student support services. They also lead on student engagement and attendance monitoring.

Through Student Life, students can be connected to:

Student Advice (Disability, Inclusion, Financial assistance, and International Advice),
Mental Health & Wellbeing,
Academic Skills,
the Library
Careers, and more.

Student Life has an ongoing commitment to enhancing student engagement and wellbeing throughout their time at university.

Our Students’ Union is also here for every student and proudly represents your academic interests. There are opportunities to get involved with events and access impartial advice and guidance. It’s a ready-made community for you as a student.

Student Support at University of Staffordshire London

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At University of Staffordshire London, we offer lots of help so you can settle in and make the most of your time here. This includes a range of student support services.

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Student Connect at University of Staffordshire London

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We’re here to help with any enquiries you might have whilst studying at the University. As Student Connect, we offer help and support throughout the day, online and in person.

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Academic Support

When you join, you’ll be assigned an academic mentor. They will be responsible for supporting you as you begin your academic studies.

We also have academic skills advisors who can help with specific needs. Typical areas of support include assignment structure, academic writing, critical thinking, effective reading, planning work and time management.

This assistance is available in a variety of ways, including through one-to-one appointments with specialists, peer mentors and online resources.

Find out more about academic support

Financial Support

Going to university is a real investment in your future. We understand that there might be times when you need to access additional funding and have committed significant funds to enable us to support you, whatever your individual needs. To make accessing this support easier we have set up the Student Support Fund.

Through the Student Support Fund, you’ll be able to access additional funding for a wide variety of assistance.

We also offer a range of financial assistance to specific groups such as estranged students and care leavers.

A number of bursaries and awards are available through the Horizon Fund to help students in a variety of ways.

As a student at our London campus, you may also be eligible for a bursary or scholarship through one of the following schemes:

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ACH Bursary

Get help funding your studies at the University of Staffordshire London through a very generous donation given by The ACH Crisford Charitable Foundation. This bursary awards 10 bursaries of £500 to new University of Staffordshire London students.

Here East Scholarship

Here East has launched a new scholarship programme to support local people through higher education courses at the world-class institutions based on the innovation campus.

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Amos Bursary

The aim of the Amos Bursary is to ensure Britain’s talented young people of African and Caribbean heritage have the opportunity to excel in education and beyond.

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Everybody can experience issues with health and wellbeing at some point in their life. We are committed to ensuring our students are properly supported whenever they need help.

Our on-campus student helpdesk is the first point of contact for all our students. From here, we can provide the support needed or put you in touch with our specialist wellbeing services.

Find out more about how we support your health and wellbeing

Inclusion Needs

Our specialist advisors can provide support and guidance to student to ensure that students have access to the support they are entitled to. This includes help to apply for the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) and offering diagnostic assessments for specific learning difficulties.

We can work with you in advance of enrolment to ensure reasonable adjustments are in place to make sure that you are not put at a disadvantage because of a disability or additional need compared to students on the same course that do not have a disability or additional need. A Student Inclusion plan (SIP) outlines the reasonable adjustment and recommendations that will reduce barriers that you may face because of a disability, addition need or other barriers that affect your studies. Your SIP will be personalised to your needs.

International Support

We have a team of specialist advisors who provide advice and guidance to our international students, particularly on immigration matters related to the Student Route.

Work While Studying

We can help you find part-time positions in a variety of roles, such as in our Reload Café on campus. Unitemps is a recruitment service that’s ideal for student-friendly work opportunities and permanent jobs once you graduate.

Or why not apply to become a Student Ambassador? You’ll get paid for representing the University at Open Days, UCAS events and gaming conventions.

Studying with us also gives you unique access to opportunities within the gaming industry. We are approached by many companies to support projects that will bolster your CV.

Career Support

Our trained advisors are here all-year round to help you. Alongside your studies, you’ll find opportunities to explore work experience, volunteering and our EDGE award with academic recognition. And as you prepare for graduation, we’ve got all the essentials covered.

Support available through our Career Connect service includes:

One-to-one career coaching
Help with interview techniques, CV writing and job applications
Enterprise and self-employment support for those interested in freelancing or launching a start-up
Access to a portal where you can look for jobs and other opportunities, and book onto careers events
Professional mentoring to help you secure your dream job, and peer mentoring to help you settle in.

Digital Equipment Loans

We recognise that if you’re studying at the forefront of digital technology, you may also need access to equipment away from the campus. We can provide you with a free loan of our high-spec laptops to meet your needs.