Course and Study
The links below are designed to help you find answers and guidance for enquiries related to your course and studies. You can also use our A-Z for further topics.
Please remember, if you're not sure what you're looking for or don't know where to start, come and ask us: we're here to help. You can visit firstpoint, email firstpoint@worc.ac.uk or telephone us on 01905 542551.
How the university monitors, addresses and supports attendance
Guidance and support for making an appeal
Submitting your work, where to seek support, and understanding feedback
Find your way to lectures and move between campuses
Career planning and employability skills
Help making a change to your course, your modules or your mode of study
Guidance and support for making a complaint
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Calculating what award you could receive
Support for students with a range of needs
Accessing official documents and understanding University processes
Requesting additional time for Independent Studies, Research Projects and Dissertations
Celebrating your achievements – information regarding the graduation ceremonies
How to collect them, why you need them and how to order a replacement
Ensuring there is always help available, on the phone or at the click of a button
If you need to take a short break, temporarily suspend your studies or leave your course
Support with resources and referencing, available online and at the Hive
Help making a change to your course, your modules or your mode of study
If something is preventing you from submitting your work in the normal way
The Module Directory and guidance on your options for selecting or changing modules
The student portal, with links to email, SOLE, Blackboard and other services
SOLE, Blackboard, Turnitin and PebblePad
Finding support related to your wellbeing while you are studying at the University of Worcester
Your Personal Academic Tutor
Information for students undertaking a placement as part of their studies
Printing options and adding credit to your account
Planning your programme of study, module changes, reassessments and course transfers
Understanding the implications of reassessments or having to retake a module
Guidance on referencing styles, conventions and avoiding plagiarism
How to make sure you have officially joined your course each academic year
Help and support if you are returning after a break
Expanding your horizons and making the most of your time as a student
Support and guidance on academic writing, work planning and exam and assessment preparation
Finding places on campus for quiet, independent study or group work and presentations
If you need to take a short break or temporarily leave your course
Guides to viewing and understanding your timetable
Preparing for life after university
Support and advice for international students
Finding support related to your wellbeing while you are studying at the University of Worcester